What homeowners actually paid for fencing or walls in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA came in 12% under the national median for fencing or walls: hired owners reported $3,500, versus $4,000 across the US, about $3,850 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $1,500 at the 25th percentile to $7,000 at the 75th (4.7×, n=62), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 12 of 14 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $600 (n=50).
Hired owners, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 62 | $880 | $1,650 | $3,850 | $7,700 | $9,890 |
| Did it themselves | 50 | $150 | $330 | $660 | $1,320 | $2,420 |
| Everyone | 112 | $330 | $550 | $2,200 | $5,500 | $8,790 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did fencing or walls cost in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?
Hired owners there reported a median of $3,500 (about $3,850 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,500 and $7,000, from 62 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 62 records, fewer than the national 1,117, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses this metro row for the position because it has at least 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Only as context: the spread here is 4.7×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.