Chain-link fence cost in Houma, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,350 – $5,150
- Per linear ft
- $8.75 – $33.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #282
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Houma, LA usually costs $1,350 to $5,150 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $8.75 to $33.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $600 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $17.74 an hour in the Houma area, 22% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Houma, LA, standard level
$2,500 to $4,000
About $16 to $26 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,300 | $2,400 |
| Permits and fees | $60 | $100 |
| Total | $2,500 | $4,000 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Houma, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $840 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 41% |
| Labor | $470 | $1,850 | $3,200 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $1,350 | $3,250 | $5,150 | 100% |
What is behind the Houma number
Labor is 56% 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 Houma the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Houma is at 93.7 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 85.1: $35 to $130.
What nearby projects cost in Houma
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Houma wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−10%) and gravel driveway lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −11% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,150 – $8,850 | −13% |
Houma against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $3,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LAthis page | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | |
| New Orleans, LA75 miles | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA85 miles | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,400 | +5% |
| Lafayette, LA90 miles | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA90 miles | $1,350 – $5,250 | $3,300 | +2% |
| Gulfport, MS135 miles | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | +4% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $1,350 – $5,250 | $3,300 | +2% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +18% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Houma ranks #282 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Houma is 2% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | +3% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,400 | +5% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | +1% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | +7% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $1,350 – $5,250 | $3,300 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | +16% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | +8% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $1,550 – $6,600 | $4,050 | +25% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,550 | +10% |
Houma: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Houma. 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
$1,350 to $2,850
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,500 to $4,000
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,650 to $5,150
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $910 – $1,950 | $1,700 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,450 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,350 – $2,850 | $2,500 – $4,000 | $3,650 – $5,150 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,800 – $3,800 | $3,300 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,800 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,650 | $4,900 – $7,900 | $7,150 – $10,200 |
What local crews earn in Houma
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 Houma the blend is 0.79.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $17.74 an hour, which is 22% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.80 and $21.44 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 105.5 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 $23.18 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.76 and $28.31 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 47.9 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 $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux has 83,440 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 230th 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% | $16.80 | $17.74 | $21.44 | $22.66 | 0.78 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.76 | $23.18 | $28.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Why two Houma quotes can differ
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.
Height
A 4-ft fence runs $10-$20 per linear foot; 6- to 8-ft backyard fences run $15-$40+ (HomeGuide).
Extras that change the Houma total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Houma, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.79) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $70 – $860 |
Houma 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, Houma (10 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 Houma are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Houma gets about 65 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (9.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, April and December are the driest, at 4.0 and 4.2 inches. The station averages about 76 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 | 64 | 44 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 48 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 54 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 60 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 67 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 73 | 8.4 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 74 | 9.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 61 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 52 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 46 | 4.2 | Workable |
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Chain-link fence in Houma: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Houma?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,350 to $5,150 in the Houma area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,500 to $4,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Houma?
About $8.75 to $33.50 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 Houma or New Orleans?
New Orleans is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,350, which is 3% more than Houma ($3,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houma?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $1,850 out of $3,250. Materials are 41% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Houma?
$1,800 to $6,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Houma?
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 Houma area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houma expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Houma is 2% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($3,300 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Houma?
The BLS median is $17.74 an hour in the Houma area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.80 to $21.44.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Houma?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,350 to $2,850 and premium work $3,650 to $5,150. 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 Houma?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. April 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 Houma?
$70 to $860, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Houma
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).