Chain-link fence cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,400
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $41.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #91
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Davenport area: $1,550 to $6,400 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 3% higher than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $26.14 an hour in the Davenport area, 15% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Davenport, IA, standard level
$3,000 to $4,950
About $19.50 to $32 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $3,000 | $4,950 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $850 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 34% |
| Labor | $650 | $2,550 | $4,400 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,950 | $6,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Davenport number
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $26.14 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Davenport is 1.09 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 64% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Davenport is at 94.2 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 89.1: $35 to $130.
Davenport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Davenport. 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
$1,550 to $3,500
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,000 to $4,950
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,450 to $6,400
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,350 | $2,000 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,500 | $3,000 – $4,950 | $4,450 – $6,400 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,050 – $4,600 | $3,950 – $6,550 | $5,900 – $8,500 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,050 – $6,900 | $5,900 – $9,750 | $8,800 – $12,600 |
The best months for chain-link fence in Davenport
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Davenport (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 Davenport are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Davenport gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.8 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.3 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 30 | 14 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 34 | 18 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 29 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 61 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 42 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Davenport
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Davenport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gravel driveway comes out highest (+3%) and vinyl fence lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,050 – $7,550 | −1% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,900 | −3% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,800 – $11,300 | −1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,500 | +3% |
Davenport against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
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 $3,600 to $4,450 across Davenport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $1,550 – $6,400 | $3,950 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −9% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $1,650 – $7,200 | $4,450 | +12% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −5% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | −5% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $1,600 – $6,900 | $4,250 | +8% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $1,500 – $6,000 | $3,750 | −6% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Davenport ranks #91 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Davenport is 6% above the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $1,500 – $6,200 | $3,850 | −3% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | −5% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −9% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | −5% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −8% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | −8% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | −17% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | −10% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −9% |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Davenport
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: Davenport 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 Davenport the blend is 1.09.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $26.14 an hour, which is 15% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.74 and $33.98 an hour. BLS counts 1,320 of them working in the area, 73.2 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 $29.06 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 37.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $480 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $270. That is a swing of roughly 6.8% to 12.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island has 180,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 128th 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% | $21.74 | $26.14 | $33.98 | $22.66 | 1.15 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Extras that change the Davenport total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.02 for Davenport, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.09) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $80 – $1,000 |
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Chain-link fence in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Davenport?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,550 to $6,400 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,000 to $4,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Davenport?
About $10 to $41.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,600, which is 9% less than Davenport ($3,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $2,550 out of $3,950. Materials are 34% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Davenport?
$2,050 to $8,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Davenport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $130 for fees in the Davenport area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 6% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($3,750 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $26.14 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.74 to $33.98.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Davenport?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,500 and premium work $4,450 to $6,400. 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 Davenport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Davenport?
$80 to $1,000, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Davenport
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).