Chain-link fence cost in Napa, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,750 – $7,450
- Per linear ft
- $11.50 – $48.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +20%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #11
- 1 = most expensive
Napa homeowners pay roughly $1,750 to $7,450 to install a chain-link fence at 150 linear ft, or $11.50 to $48.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Napa is 20% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $28.75 an hour in the Napa area, 27% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Napa, CA, standard level
$3,450 to $5,750
About $22.50 to $37.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $2,100 | $3,900 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $3,450 | $5,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Napa, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 32% |
| Labor | $780 | $3,000 | $5,250 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $170 | 2% |
| Total | $1,750 | $4,600 | $7,450 | 100% |
Why Napa prices look the way they do
Labor is 65% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Napa the blended ratio comes out at 1.29.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Napa metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (112.6) and land at $45 to $170.
Optional extras in Napa
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Napa by the average of the local wage index (1.29) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.17. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $95 – $1,150 |
When to schedule chain-link fence in Napa
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Napa State Hospital (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Napa: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Napa gets about 27 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (5.5 inches in December). The station averages about 33 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 40 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 63 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 46 | 1.7 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 50 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 56 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 56 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 53 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 78 | 49 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 44 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 40 | 5.5 | Workable |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Napa is 1.29 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.75 an hour, 27% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $36.35 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 69.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $38.75 an hour, which is 33% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.44 and $46.96 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 83.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($36.35 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $470. At the 25th percentile ($23.80) it shrinks by about $300. The total moves by 10.1% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 77,860 jobs in the Napa area. That makes it the 242nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $23.80 | $28.75 | $36.35 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $30.44 | $38.75 | $46.96 | $29.12 | 1.33 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.29 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Napa
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Napa wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,750 to $4,050
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,450 to $5,750
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$5,200 to $7,450
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,200 – $2,750 | $2,350 – $3,900 | $3,500 – $5,050 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,750 – $4,050 | $3,450 – $5,750 | $5,200 – $7,450 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,350 – $5,350 | $4,600 – $7,600 | $6,850 – $9,900 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,500 – $8,000 | $6,850 – $11,400 | $10,200 – $14,700 |
Why two Napa quotes can differ
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Planning more than one job in Napa?
Because every project leans on different trades, Napa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +22% and vinyl fence +11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $8,800 | +16% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,950 – $10,200 | +11% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $12,900 | +13% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,050 – $12,400 | +22% |
Is Napa cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Napa. Stockton is the lowest at about $4,350 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CAthis page | $1,750 – $7,450 | $4,600 | |
| Vallejo, CA25 miles | $1,750 – $7,450 | $4,600 | level |
| Santa Rosa, CA30 miles | $1,750 – $7,450 | $4,600 | level |
| San Francisco, CA50 miles | $1,950 – $8,400 | $5,150 | +12% |
| Stockton, CA70 miles | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | −5% |
| Sacramento, CA75 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | −2% |
| California (statewide) | $1,750 – $7,350 | $4,550 | −1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −17% |
Across 300 US metros, Napa comes in at #11 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Napa is 1% above the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | −2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,950 – $8,400 | $5,150 | +12% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,700 – $7,100 | $4,400 | −5% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,750 – $7,200 | $4,450 | −3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,850 – $7,900 | $4,850 | +5% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Napa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Napa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA | 78,220 jobs | $1,700 – $6,950 | $4,300 | −6% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $3,950 | −14% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | −6% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −27% |
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Chain-link fence in Napa: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Napa?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,750 to $7,450 in the Napa area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,450 to $5,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Napa?
About $11.50 to $48.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $170 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Napa or Vallejo?
Vallejo is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,600, which is 0% more than Napa ($4,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Napa?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $3,000 out of $4,600. Materials are 32% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Napa?
$2,350 to $9,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Napa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $170 for fees in the Napa area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Napa expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of California?
Napa is 1% above the California statewide estimate ($4,550 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Napa?
The BLS median is $28.75 an hour in the Napa area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.80 to $36.35.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Napa?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,750 to $4,050 and premium work $5,200 to $7,450. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Is there a bad season to install a chain-link fence in Napa?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Napa?
$95 to $1,150, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Napa
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Chain-Link Fence Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Visual Fence Pro: Chain Link Fence Cost & Pricing Guide for Contractors (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = Visual Fence Pro's $6-$13 per foot for residential galvanized 4-6 ft fence (taller or vinyl-coated fence costs more).