Chain-link fence cost in Palm Bay, 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
- #212
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Palm Bay, FL usually costs $1,450 to $5,600 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $9.30 to $36.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $320 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.50 an hour in the Palm Bay area, 5% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay, 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 | $3,500 | $5,600 | 100% |
Where the Palm Bay price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Palm Bay wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 58% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Palm Bay 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 100.0: $40 to $150.
How Palm Bay compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Sebastian is the priciest of the group at $3,550. Lakeland is the cheapest at $3,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | |
| Orlando, FL40 miles | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,450 | −2% |
| Sebastian, FL40 miles | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL65 miles | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −5% |
| Deltona, FL70 miles | $1,400 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL75 miles | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −1% |
| 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, Palm Bay ranks #212 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Palm Bay 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% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,550 | level |
| 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% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Palm Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $1,550 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +9% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $1,750 – $7,550 | $4,650 | +32% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | +10% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | level |
Specs and site conditions that change a Palm Bay bid
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).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
What local crews earn in Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay the blend is 0.88.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.50 an hour, which is 5% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.96 and $23.16 an hour. BLS counts 1,870 of them working in the area, 76.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $22.97 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $27.83 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 27.7 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 6.2% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville has 245,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 104th 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% | $17.96 | $21.50 | $23.16 | $22.66 | 0.95 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.09 | $22.97 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Palm Bay
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Palm Bay. 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 – $5,750 | $5,200 – $7,450 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,150 | $5,300 – $8,600 | $7,800 – $11,100 |
Palm Bay 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, Palm Bay (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 Palm Bay are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Palm Bay gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (8.0 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 102 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 | 73 | 49 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 75 | 52 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 60 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 73 | 6.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 72 | 8.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 85 | 67 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 59 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 75 | 52 | 2.5 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Palm Bay
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Palm Bay wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and wood fence lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −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 – $9,450 | −8% |
Add-ons priced for Palm Bay
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.92 for Palm Bay, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.88) 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 |
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Chain-link fence in Palm Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Palm Bay?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,600 in the Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
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 Palm Bay or Orlando?
Orlando is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,450, which is 2% less than Palm Bay ($3,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Palm Bay?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $3,500. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Palm Bay?
$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 Palm Bay?
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 Palm Bay area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Palm Bay expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Florida?
Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
The BLS median is $21.50 an hour in the Palm Bay area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.96 to $23.16.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Palm Bay?
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 Palm Bay?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and December 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 Palm Bay?
$75 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Palm Bay
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).