Chain-link fence cost in Connecticut
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $6,750
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 5
Across Connecticut, a chain-link fence costs about $1,600 to $6,750 for 150 linear ft. Statewide, that midpoint is 9% above the US figure of $3,850. Construction laborers earn a median $28.03 an hour in Connecticut (US: $22.66).
Inside Connecticut, the metros we cover range from $4,000 (Norwich) to $4,300 (New Haven) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Connecticut (statewide), standard level
$3,150 to $5,250
About $20.50 to $34 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 65% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Connecticut
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $880 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 33% |
| Labor | $700 | $2,700 | $4,700 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $1,600 | $4,200 | $6,750 | 100% |
Related projects, priced for Connecticut
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Connecticut wages and prices. Against national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+12%) and vinyl fence lowest (+1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | +4% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,300 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,000 – $11,900 | +4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,850 – $11,500 | +12% |
Optional extras in Connecticut
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Connecticut by the average of the local wage index (1.17) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.07. 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) | $85 – $1,050 |
Chain-link fence cost by metro in Connecticut
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $4,200, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (150 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $1,650 – $6,950 | $4,300 | +2% |
| Bridgeport, CT | $1,600 – $6,800 | $4,200 | level |
| Hartford, CT | $1,600 – $6,700 | $4,150 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT | $1,600 – $6,650 | $4,100 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | $1,550 – $6,450 | $4,000 | −4% |
How Connecticut compares with nearby states
Connecticut ranks 10 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for chain-link fence, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $5,300 and the cheapest Arkansas at $3,250, both for 150 linear ft at the midpoint. Connecticut sits at $4,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 miles away | $1,700 – $7,050 | $4,400 | +5% |
| Rhode Island | 80 miles away | $1,600 – $6,650 | $4,100 | −2% |
| Massachusetts | 110 miles away | $1,700 – $7,350 | $4,550 | +8% |
| New Hampshire | 110 miles away | $1,550 – $6,300 | $3,900 | −6% |
| New Jersey | 150 miles away | $1,750 – $7,250 | $4,500 | +7% |
Quality levels and sizes in Connecticut
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Connecticut wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$1,600 to $3,700
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,150 to $5,250
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,700 to $6,750
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,500 | $2,150 – $3,500 | $3,200 – $4,550 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,750 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,150 – $4,900 | $4,200 – $6,950 | $6,250 – $9,000 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,200 – $7,250 | $6,250 – $10,300 | $9,300 – $13,400 |
Wages behind the Connecticut number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.17 for Connecticut.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.03 an hour, 24% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.92 and $34.98 an hour. About 7,360 work in the state. That is 43.4 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 $30.80 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.66 and $38.86 an hour. BLS counts 5,160 of them working in the state, 30.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($34.98 an hour) would add about $430 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.92) would take off about $310. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,696,170 jobs across Connecticut (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $22.92 | $28.03 | $34.98 | $22.66 | 1.24 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.66 | $30.80 | $38.86 | $29.12 | 1.06 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Weather windows across Connecticut
Season matters for chain-link fence. For each Connecticut metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Connecticut metro on the list has 9 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 42 inches a year in New Haven to 52 in Norwich.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 20 | 85 | 43 | 9: March through November |
| Bridgeport | 24 | 83 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| New Haven | 23 | 82 | 42 | 9: March through November |
| Waterbury | 19 | 84 | 45 | 9: March through November |
| Norwich | 21 | 84 | 52 | 9: March through November |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Connecticut
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.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
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Chain-link fence in Connecticut: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Connecticut?
$1,600 to $6,750 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Connecticut can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Connecticut is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Norwich at about $4,000 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is New Haven at $4,300.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Connecticut than the US average?
It is 9% more expensive: $4,200 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Connecticut?
About 65% ($2,700). Materials are 33%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.17x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Connecticut?
The BLS statewide median is $28.03 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.92 to $34.98.
+Where does Connecticut rank for chain-link fence costs?
10th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $4,200 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Connecticut?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,700 and premium work $4,700 to $6,750. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in Connecticut?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Connecticut metros we cover, Hartford has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
+What does "add one gate" add in Connecticut?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Connecticut
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).