Chain-link fence cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,600 – $6,800
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $44
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #51
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Bridgeport, CT usually costs $1,600 to $6,800 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $10.50 to $44 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $360 more. Construction laborers earn a median of $28.38 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 25% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Bridgeport, CT, 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 | $80 | $130 |
| Total | $3,150 | $5,250 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $880 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 33% |
| Labor | $700 | $2,700 | $4,750 | 65% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $1,600 | $4,200 | $6,800 | 100% |
Why Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport the blended ratio comes out at 1.17.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bridgeport is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.9: $45 to $160.
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Bridgeport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bridgeport. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
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 $6,800
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,500 | $2,150 – $3,550 | $3,200 – $4,600 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,600 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,250 | $4,700 – $6,800 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,150 – $4,900 | $4,200 – $6,950 | $6,250 – $9,000 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,200 – $7,300 | $6,250 – $10,400 | $9,350 – $13,400 |
Bridgeport weather and the chain-link fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Bridgeport are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Bridgeport gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 34 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and August (4.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, July and November are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 9 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 24 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 32 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 42 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 52 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 62 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 68 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 67 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 48 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 38 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 30 | 4.0 | Cold |
Why two Bridgeport 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).
Extras that change the Bridgeport total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.07 for Bridgeport, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.17) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $85 – $1,050 |
What nearby projects cost in Bridgeport
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bridgeport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+14%) and vinyl fence lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| 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 | +5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,900 – $11,600 | +14% |
What local crews earn in Bridgeport
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Bridgeport the blend is 1.17.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.38 an hour, which is 25% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.18 and $35.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,930 of them working in the area, 47.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.39 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.19 and $37.89 an hour. About 1,100 work in the metro. That is 27.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $410 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $320. That is a swing of roughly 7.6% to 9.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury has 404,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 63rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $23.18 | $28.38 | $35.00 | $22.66 | 1.25 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $27.19 | $30.39 | $37.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.17 | |||||
Is Bridgeport cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. New York is the priciest of the group at $4,650. Waterbury is the cheapest at $4,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $1,600 – $6,800 | $4,200 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $1,600 – $6,650 | $4,100 | −2% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $1,650 – $6,950 | $4,300 | +2% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $1,700 – $6,800 | $4,250 | +1% |
| New York, NY40 miles | $1,800 – $7,450 | $4,650 | +10% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $1,600 – $6,700 | $4,150 | −1% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $1,600 – $6,750 | $4,200 | level |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bridgeport ranks #51 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bridgeport is 0% above the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $1,600 – $6,700 | $4,150 | −1% |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $1,650 – $6,950 | $4,300 | +2% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,600 – $6,650 | $4,100 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $1,550 – $6,450 | $4,000 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | −15% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $1,500 – $6,200 | $3,850 | −9% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $1,550 – $6,600 | $4,100 | −3% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −18% |
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Chain-link fence in Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Bridgeport?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,600 to $6,800 in the Bridgeport area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,150 to $5,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Bridgeport?
About $10.50 to $44 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,100, which is 2% less than Bridgeport ($4,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 65% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $4,200. Materials are 33% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Bridgeport?
$2,150 to $9,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Bridgeport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $160 for fees in the Bridgeport area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 0% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($4,200 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $28.38 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.18 to $35.00.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Bridgeport?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,600 to $3,700 and premium work $4,700 to $6,800. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+When is the best time to install a chain-link fence in Bridgeport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add one gate" add in Bridgeport?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Bridgeport
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).