Chain-link fence cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,650 – $7,000
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $46
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #37
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Barnstable, plan on $1,650 to $7,000 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $10.50 to $46 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $28.87 an hour in the Barnstable area, 27% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$3,250 to $5,400
About $21.50 to $35.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 66% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $2,000 | $3,700 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $120 |
| Total | $3,250 | $5,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 32% |
| Labor | $740 | $2,850 | $5,000 | 66% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $95 | $150 | 2% |
| Total | $1,650 | $4,350 | $7,000 | 100% |
Where the Barnstable price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Barnstable wages are 1.23 times the national level. Labor makes up about 66% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Barnstable metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,400, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.4) and land at $40 to $150.
Add-ons priced for Barnstable
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Barnstable by the average of the local wage index (1.23) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.10. 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) | $90 – $1,100 |
Why two Barnstable 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).
Climate in Barnstable: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Barnstable (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Barnstable
Because every project leans on different trades, Barnstable's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +11% and vinyl fence +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | +7% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,600 – $9,450 | +3% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,100 | +6% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
Barnstable: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Barnstable 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
$1,650 to $3,800
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,250 to $5,400
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,850 to $7,000
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,550 | $2,200 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,750 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,800 | $3,250 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,200 – $5,050 | $4,350 – $7,200 | $6,450 – $9,300 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,250 – $7,500 | $6,450 – $10,700 | $9,650 – $13,900 |
Barnstable 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 Barnstable is 1.23 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.87 an hour, 27% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $34.67 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 79.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $33.93 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the area, 136.0 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 ($34.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $360. At the 25th percentile ($23.38) it shrinks by about $340. The total moves by 8.2% or 7.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 94,110 jobs in the Barnstable Town area. That makes it the 212th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
Is Barnstable cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $4,550. Manchester is the cheapest at $3,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $1,650 – $7,000 | $4,350 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $1,600 – $6,750 | $4,200 | −3% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $1,700 – $7,400 | $4,550 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $1,650 – $7,150 | $4,400 | +2% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $1,550 – $6,450 | $4,000 | −8% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −11% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $1,700 – $7,350 | $4,550 | +5% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −11% |
Across 300 US metros, Barnstable comes in at #37 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Barnstable is 4% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $1,700 – $7,400 | $4,550 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,650 – $7,150 | $4,400 | +2% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $1,700 – $7,300 | $4,500 | +3% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | −3% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Barnstable's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | −24% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $1,500 – $6,150 | $3,800 | −12% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $1,350 – $5,000 | $3,150 | −27% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −17% |
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Chain-link fence in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Barnstable?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,650 to $7,000 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,250 to $5,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Barnstable?
About $10.50 to $46 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 Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,200, which is 3% less than Barnstable ($4,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 66% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $4,350. Materials are 32% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Barnstable?
$2,200 to $9,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 4% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($4,550 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Barnstable?
The BLS median is $28.87 an hour in the Barnstable area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.38 to $34.67.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Barnstable?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,650 to $3,800 and premium work $4,850 to $7,000. 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 Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. June and July 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 Barnstable?
$90 to $1,100, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Barnstable
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).