Chain-link fence cost in Evansville, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,450
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $42
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #82
- 1 = most expensive
Evansville homeowners pay roughly $1,550 to $6,450 to install a chain-link fence at 150 linear ft, or $10 to $42 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Evansville is 4% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $25.59 an hour in the Evansville area, 13% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Evansville, IN, standard level
$3,000 to $5,000
About $19.50 to $32.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,350 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $110 |
| Total | $3,000 | $5,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Evansville, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $850 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 34% |
| Labor | $660 | $2,550 | $4,450 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,550 | $4,000 | $6,450 | 100% |
Why Evansville prices look the way they do
Labor is 64% 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 Evansville the blended ratio comes out at 1.10.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Evansville metro is 94.3 (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 (91.5) and land at $35 to $140.
When to schedule chain-link fence in Evansville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Evansville Regional Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Evansville (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Evansville gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 11 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and May (5.1 inches in April). Inside the workable window, February and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 41 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 | 42 | 26 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 46 | 5.1 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 59 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 47 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 56 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 30 | 3.8 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Evansville
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Evansville 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
$1,550 to $3,500
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,000 to $5,000
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,500 to $6,450
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,350 | $3,050 – $4,350 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,500 | $3,000 – $5,000 | $4,500 – $6,450 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,050 – $4,650 | $4,000 – $6,600 | $5,950 – $8,550 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,050 – $6,950 | $5,950 – $9,850 | $8,900 – $12,800 |
Extras that change the Evansville total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Evansville by the average of the local wage index (1.10) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 1.02. 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 – $1,000 |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Evansville
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.
What nearby projects cost in Evansville
Because every project leans on different trades, Evansville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +11% and vinyl fence −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +1% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,400 – $9,000 | −2% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,400 | level |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Evansville is 1.10 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $25.59 an hour, 13% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.29 and $29.38 an hour. About 1,500 work in the metro. That is 110.9 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 $31.10 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.52 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 58.4 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 ($29.38 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($21.29) it shrinks by about $260. The total moves by 5.8% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 135,250 jobs in the Evansville area. That makes it the 162nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $21.29 | $25.59 | $29.38 | $22.66 | 1.13 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.10 | $31.10 | $35.52 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Is Evansville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group. Clarksville is the cheapest at $3,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | $1,550 – $6,450 | $4,000 | |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −14% |
| Terre Haute, IN95 miles | $1,450 – $5,950 | $3,700 | −7% |
| Bowling Green, KY95 miles | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −12% |
| Bloomington, IN95 miles | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,800 | −5% |
| Louisville, KY105 miles | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,750 | −7% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | −3% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Evansville comes in at #82 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Evansville is 3% above the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $1,550 – $6,350 | $3,950 | −1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | −6% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,900 | −3% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $1,500 – $6,200 | $3,850 | −4% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,900 | −3% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,800 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Evansville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Evansville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $1,600 – $6,900 | $4,250 | +7% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $1,550 – $6,550 | $4,050 | +1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | −6% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −19% |
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Chain-link fence in Evansville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Evansville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,550 to $6,450 in the Evansville area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,000 to $5,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Evansville?
About $10 to $42 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Evansville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,450, which is 14% less than Evansville ($4,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Evansville?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $4,000. Materials are 34% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Evansville?
$2,050 to $8,550. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Evansville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Evansville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Evansville expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Indiana?
Evansville is 3% above the Indiana statewide estimate ($3,900 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Evansville?
The BLS median is $25.59 an hour in the Evansville area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.29 to $29.38.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Evansville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,500 and premium work $4,500 to $6,450. 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 Evansville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. February 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 Evansville?
$80 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Evansville
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).