Chain-link fence cost in Jacksonville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,600
- Per linear ft
- $9.30 – $36.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #209
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Jacksonville area: $1,450 to $5,600 for 150 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $20.90 an hour in the Jacksonville area, 8% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Jacksonville, FL, standard level
$2,700 to $4,350
About $17.50 to $28.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,350 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Jacksonville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 39% |
| Labor | $530 | $2,050 | $3,600 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,550 | $5,600 | 100% |
Where the Jacksonville price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $20.90 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Jacksonville is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Jacksonville is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 99.5: $40 to $150.
Is Jacksonville cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $3,250 to $3,550 across Jacksonville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FLthis page | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,550 | |
| Ocala, FL75 miles | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,300 | −6% |
| Gainesville, FL75 miles | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −3% |
| Deltona, FL80 miles | $1,400 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL125 miles | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −2% |
| Savannah, GA135 miles | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −7% |
| Florida (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Jacksonville ranks #209 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $1,550 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +6% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +2% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Jacksonville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $1,550 – $6,650 | $4,100 | +16% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $1,400 – $5,400 | $3,400 | −4% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +8% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +2% |
Cost by quality level and size in Jacksonville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Jacksonville. 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
$1,450 to $3,100
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,700 to $4,350
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,950 to $5,600
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $970 – $2,100 | $1,800 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,100 | $2,700 – $4,350 | $3,950 – $5,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,100 | $3,550 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,450 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,150 | $5,300 – $8,600 | $7,800 – $11,100 |
Related projects, priced for Jacksonville
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Jacksonville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and gravel driveway lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,300 – $9,350 | −8% |
The best months for chain-link fence in Jacksonville
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Jacksonville Nas (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 Jacksonville are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Jacksonville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (7.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 97 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 | 66 | 47 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 69 | 50 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 81 | 61 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 69 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 74 | 7.3 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 76 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 76 | 6.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 74 | 6.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 66 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 56 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 68 | 50 | 2.5 | Workable |
Optional extras in Jacksonville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Jacksonville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.89) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $920 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Jacksonville bid
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.
Who does the work: Jacksonville trade wages
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 Jacksonville the blend is 0.89.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $20.90 an hour, which is 8% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.68 and $23.16 an hour. BLS counts 7,150 of them working in the area, 93.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.30 an hour, 17% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.87 and $29.08 an hour. About 2,500 work in the metro. That is 32.6 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 $140 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $200. That is a swing of roughly 5.6% to 3.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Jacksonville has 765,930 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 39th 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% | $17.68 | $20.90 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.92 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.87 | $24.30 | $29.08 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Chain-link fence in Jacksonville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Jacksonville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,600 in the Jacksonville area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,700 to $4,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Jacksonville?
About $9.30 to $36.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Jacksonville or Ocala?
Ocala is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,300, which is 6% less than Jacksonville ($3,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Jacksonville?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $3,550. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Jacksonville?
$1,900 to $7,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Jacksonville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the Jacksonville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Jacksonville expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Florida?
Jacksonville is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($3,550 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Jacksonville?
The BLS median is $20.90 an hour in the Jacksonville area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.68 to $23.16.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Jacksonville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,100 and premium work $3,950 to $5,600. 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 Jacksonville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February 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 Jacksonville?
$75 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Jacksonville
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).