Chain-link fence cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,500 – $6,150
- Per linear ft
- $9.85 – $40
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #123
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Coeur d'Alene, plan on $1,500 to $6,150 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $9.85 to $40 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$2,900 to $4,750
About $19 to $31 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $2,900 | $4,750 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 36% |
| Labor | $610 | $2,350 | $4,150 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,500 | $3,850 | $6,150 | 100% |
What is behind the Coeur d'Alene number
Labor is 62% 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 Coeur d'Alene the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Coeur d'Alene metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.3) and land at $40 to $150.
Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene is 1.02 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.48 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.20 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 149.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $30.11 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 109.3 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 ($28.20 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($21.40) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 6.0% or 4.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,280 jobs in the Coeur d'Alene area. That makes it the 254th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $21.40 | $24.48 | $28.20 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.14 | $27.00 | $30.11 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Coeur d'Alene against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
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 $3,800 to $4,550 across Coeur d'Alene and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,850 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $1,600 – $6,500 | $4,050 | +6% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | level |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $1,650 – $6,750 | $4,200 | +10% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +4% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $1,750 – $7,300 | $4,550 | +18% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −5% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Coeur d'Alene comes in at #123 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 5% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −5% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Coeur d'Alene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | −4% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $1,500 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −4% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −15% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $1,600 – $6,550 | $4,050 | +6% |
Planning more than one job in Coeur d'Alene?
Because every project leans on different trades, Coeur d'Alene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +2% and aluminum fence −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,950 – $7,450 | −3% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $10,900 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
Optional extras in Coeur d'Alene
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Coeur d'Alene by the average of the local wage index (1.02) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.99. 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) | $80 – $990 |
Climate in Coeur d'Alene: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Coeur D'Alene (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Coeur d'Alene (8 of 12 months). January, February, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, November 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.
Coeur d'Alene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 36 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 27 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 31 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 1.9 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 44 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 56 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 44 | 32 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Coeur d'Alene
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.
Coeur d'Alene: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Coeur d'Alene 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
$1,500 to $3,350
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,900 to $4,750
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,300 to $6,150
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,000 – $2,250 | $1,950 – $3,200 | $2,900 – $4,150 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,500 – $3,350 | $2,900 – $4,750 | $4,300 – $6,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,000 – $4,450 | $3,850 – $6,300 | $5,700 – $8,150 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,000 – $6,650 | $5,750 – $9,400 | $8,500 – $12,200 |
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Chain-link fence in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Coeur d'Alene?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,500 to $6,150 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,900 to $4,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Coeur d'Alene?
About $9.85 to $40 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 Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,050, which is 6% more than Coeur d'Alene ($3,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,350 out of $3,850. Materials are 36% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$2,000 to $8,150. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
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 Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 5% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($3,650 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Coeur d'Alene?
The BLS median is $24.48 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.40 to $28.20.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,500 to $3,350 and premium work $4,300 to $6,150. 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 Coeur d'Alene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through October. July and August 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 Coeur d'Alene?
$80 to $990, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Coeur d'Alene
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).