Chain-link fence cost in Indiana
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,250
- Per linear ft
- $9.95 – $41
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $3,850
- Metros covered
- 8
What does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Indiana? Plan on $1,550 to $6,250 for 150 linear ft. Wages (1.05x the US blend), materials (price index 95.5) and permit costs (93.3) put the state above the national midpoint by 1%.
Inside Indiana, the metros we cover range from $3,700 (Terre Haute) to $4,000 (Evansville) 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 Indiana (statewide), standard level
$2,950 to $4,850
About $19 to $31.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,950 | $4,850 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Indiana
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $860 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 35% |
| Labor | $630 | $2,450 | $4,250 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,900 | $6,250 | 100% |
How Indiana compares with nearby states
Indiana ranks 19 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. Indiana sits at $3,900. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 140 miles away | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −7% |
| Illinois | 140 miles away | $1,750 – $7,400 | $4,600 | +18% |
| Ohio | 180 miles away | $1,550 – $6,500 | $4,000 | +3% |
| Michigan | 220 miles away | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,850 | −1% |
| Wisconsin | 260 miles away | $1,550 – $6,500 | $4,050 | +4% |
Add-ons priced for Indiana
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Indiana, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.05) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $80 – $1,000 |
Indiana metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $3,900, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | $1,550 – $6,450 | $4,000 | +3% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $1,550 – $6,350 | $3,950 | +1% |
| South Bend, IN | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,900 | level |
| Lafayette, IN | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,900 | level |
| Elkhart, IN | $1,500 – $6,200 | $3,850 | −1% |
| Bloomington, IN | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,800 | −2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | −3% |
| Terre Haute, IN | $1,450 – $5,950 | $3,700 | −5% |
What construction laborers and the other trades earn in Indiana
Indiana's labor line is priced from 2 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 1.05 times the national level.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $24.07 an hour, which is 6% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.28 and $29.92 an hour. BLS counts 28,600 of them working in the state, 89.3 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 $30.23 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $36.95 an hour. About 15,240 work in the state. That is 47.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for construction laborers ($29.92 an hour) would add about $360 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.28) would take off about $170. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 3,201,220 jobs across Indiana (May 2025), which is 2.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $21.28 | $24.07 | $29.92 | $22.66 | 1.06 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.01 | $30.23 | $36.95 | $29.12 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Why two Indiana quotes can differ
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.
Basic, standard or premium: Indiana prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from backyard (100 linear ft) to full lot (300 linear ft).
Basic
$1,550 to $3,400
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,950 to $4,850
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,350 to $6,250
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,300 | $2,000 – $3,250 | $2,950 – $4,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,400 | $2,950 – $4,850 | $4,350 – $6,250 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,050 – $4,550 | $3,900 – $6,400 | $5,800 – $8,300 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,000 – $6,750 | $5,850 – $9,600 | $8,650 – $12,400 |
When Indiana weather lets you install
Weather decides when exterior installation can happen, and Indiana is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Evansville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Indiana at 11 months (February through December); Terre Haute has the shortest at 9 (March through November). Rainfall runs from 35 inches a year in Elkhart to 49 inches in Bloomington.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 21 | 85 | 44 | 9: March through November |
| Fort Wayne | 18 | 84 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Evansville | 26 | 89 | 48 | 11: February through December |
| South Bend | 17 | 83 | 39 | 9: March through November |
| Elkhart | 18 | 83 | 35 | 9: March through November |
| Lafayette | 18 | 84 | 37 | 9: March through November |
| Bloomington | 21 | 85 | 49 | 9: March through November |
| Terre Haute | 21 | 86 | 41 | 9: March through November |
Related projects, priced for Indiana
Each project weights the trades differently, so Indiana's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, gravel driveway is +7% and vinyl fence −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,600 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $8,950 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,750 – $11,200 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $10,900 | +7% |
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Chain-link fence in Indiana: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Indiana?
$1,550 to $6,250 for 150 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Indiana can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Indiana is cheapest for chain-link fence?
Terre Haute at about $3,700 (midpoint, 150 linear ft). The priciest is Evansville at $4,000.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Indiana than the US average?
It is 1% more expensive: $3,900 against $3,850 for 150 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Indiana?
About 63% ($2,450). Materials are 35%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.05x the national wage level.
+What do construction laborers earn in Indiana?
The BLS statewide median is $24.07 an hour, against $22.66 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.28 to $29.92.
+Where does Indiana rank for chain-link fence costs?
19th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $3,900 for 150 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Indiana?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,400 and premium work $4,350 to $6,250. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Does the season matter for chain-link fence in Indiana?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Indiana metros we cover, Evansville has the most comfortable months (11 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 Indiana?
$80 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the statewide wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence by city in Indiana
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).