Chain-link fence cost in Oxnard, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,750 – $7,250
- Per linear ft
- $11.50 – $47
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #22
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Oxnard, plan on $1,750 to $7,250 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $11.50 to $47 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 17% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $28.34 an hour in the Oxnard area, 25% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Oxnard, CA, standard level
$3,400 to $5,600
About $22 to $36.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $2,050 | $3,750 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $3,400 | $5,600 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Oxnard, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 33% |
| Labor | $740 | $2,900 | $5,000 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $110 | $170 | 2% |
| Total | $1,750 | $4,500 | $7,250 | 100% |
What is behind the Oxnard number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Oxnard wages are 1.24 times the national level. Labor makes up about 64% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Oxnard 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 (110.5) and land at $45 to $170.
Related projects, priced for Oxnard
Because every project leans on different trades, Oxnard's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +19% and vinyl fence +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,450 – $8,600 | +13% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,900 – $10,000 | +9% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,200 – $12,500 | +10% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $3,000 – $12,100 | +19% |
How Oxnard compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $4,000 to $4,550 across Oxnard and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CAthis page | $1,750 – $7,250 | $4,500 | |
| Santa Maria, CA55 miles | $1,700 – $7,100 | $4,400 | −2% |
| Los Angeles, CA55 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +1% |
| Bakersfield, CA70 miles | $1,700 – $6,850 | $4,250 | −5% |
| San Luis Obispo, CA105 miles | $1,750 – $7,400 | $4,550 | +2% |
| Visalia, CA130 miles | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −11% |
| California (statewide) | $1,750 – $7,350 | $4,550 | +2% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −14% |
Across 300 US metros, Oxnard comes in at #22 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Oxnard is 2% below 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 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $1,950 – $8,400 | $5,150 | +15% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $1,700 – $7,100 | $4,400 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $1,750 – $7,200 | $4,450 | −1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $1,850 – $7,900 | $4,850 | +8% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Oxnard's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Oxnard against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | −13% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $1,550 – $6,650 | $4,100 | −9% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $1,700 – $6,850 | $4,250 | −5% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | −17% |
Optional extras in Oxnard
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Oxnard by the average of the local wage index (1.24) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.15. 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) | $90 – $1,150 |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Oxnard
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Oxnard: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Oxnard 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 $3,950
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,400 to $5,600
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$5,050 to $7,250
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,150 – $2,650 | $2,300 – $3,750 | $3,400 – $4,900 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,750 – $3,950 | $3,400 – $5,600 | $5,050 – $7,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,300 – $5,200 | $4,500 – $7,400 | $6,700 – $9,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,400 – $7,800 | $6,700 – $11,000 | $9,950 – $14,300 |
Oxnard labor market for chain-link fence
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 Oxnard is 1.24 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, 25% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.22 and $36.96 an hour. About 1,790 work in the metro. That is 55.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $35.61 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.47 and $40.40 an hour. BLS counts 2,050 of them working in the area, 63.3 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 ($36.96 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $530. At the 25th percentile ($23.22) it shrinks by about $320. The total moves by 11.8% or 7.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 323,890 jobs in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. That makes it the 79th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.21% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $23.22 | $28.34 | $36.96 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.47 | $35.61 | $40.40 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
Climate in Oxnard: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oxnard Ventura Co Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Oxnard: 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.
Oxnard gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and March (3.3 inches in February). The station averages about 2 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 | 66 | 46 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 48 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 49 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 51 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 54 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 70 | 58 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 73 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 74 | 61 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 50 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | Workable |
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Chain-link fence in Oxnard: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Oxnard?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,750 to $7,250 in the Oxnard area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,400 to $5,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Oxnard?
About $11.50 to $47 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 Oxnard or Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,400, which is 2% less than Oxnard ($4,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Oxnard?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $4,500. Materials are 33% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Oxnard?
$2,300 to $9,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Oxnard?
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 Oxnard area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Oxnard expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of California?
Oxnard is 2% below 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 Oxnard?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Oxnard area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.22 to $36.96.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Oxnard?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,750 to $3,950 and premium work $5,050 to $7,250. 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 Oxnard?
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 Oxnard?
$90 to $1,150, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Oxnard
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).