No price survey covers Albany alone, so this page uses Angi's national numbers as a guide for reading quotes.
- national average installed
- $3,211
- typical national range
- $1,856-$4,750
- average per linear foot
- $23
- Albany median home value
- $124,300
| Material | Per linear foot |
|---|---|
| Chain link | $8 to $40 |
| Wood | $10 to $45 |
| Composite | $11 to $45 |
| Vinyl | $15 to $40 |
| Aluminum | $17 to $90 |
| Wrought iron | $25 to $55 |
Extras
- Gates: under $150 to about $2,000; side gates often $400 to $1,200.
- Old fence removal: about $3 to $5 per linear foot.
- Permits: Angi's national average is $20 to $60; pools need their own permit application in Albany.
Example
A 120-foot chain link back yard with one walk gate: $960 to $4,800 for the fence at national per-foot rates. In wood privacy: $1,200 to $5,400.
Local factors
- Trees: working around big pecan and oak roots.
- Drainage: posts in low, wet spots.
- Corners: stepping down height near the corner visibility zone.
Sources
- Angi: How Much Does Fence Installation Cost? (national survey data, checked November 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Albany city, Georgia (V2025; ACS 2020-2024)
- Zoning Ordinance of the City of Albany & Dougherty County, Georgia, Title Three: Miscellaneous Regulations (2/2/2009), Sections 1.06, 1.11, 1.16 and 1.20
Checked November 10, 2026. Codes and price surveys are revised; the linked source governs.