Chain-link fence cost in Binghamton, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,550 – $6,350
- Per linear ft
- $10 – $41.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #93
- 1 = most expensive
Binghamton homeowners pay roughly $1,550 to $6,350 to install a chain-link fence at 150 linear ft, or $10 to $41.50 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Binghamton is 3% higher. Construction laborers earn a median of $24.40 an hour in the Binghamton area, 8% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Binghamton, NY, standard level
$3,000 to $4,900
About $19.50 to $32 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $1,650 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $3,000 | $4,900 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Binghamton, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $900 | $1,400 | $1,950 | 36% |
| Labor | $630 | $2,450 | $4,250 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 2% |
| Total | $1,550 | $3,950 | $6,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Binghamton number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Binghamton wages are 1.06 times the national level. Labor makes up about 62% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Binghamton metro is 99.7 (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 (92.9) and land at $35 to $140.
Add-ons priced for Binghamton
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Binghamton by the average of the local wage index (1.06) and goods index (1.00), a factor of 1.03. 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 – $1,050 |
Planning more than one job in Binghamton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Binghamton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +2% and vinyl fence +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,550 – $9,250 | +1% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,850 – $11,500 | +1% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,550 – $10,400 | +2% |
Binghamton against nearby metros and the rest of New York
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Binghamton. Scranton is the lowest at about $3,900 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYthis page | $1,550 – $6,350 | $3,950 | |
| Scranton, PA60 miles | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | −2% |
| Syracuse, NY60 miles | $1,550 – $6,300 | $3,900 | −1% |
| Kingston, NY90 miles | $1,550 – $6,300 | $3,900 | −1% |
| Utica, NY90 miles | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | −2% |
| Allentown, PA100 miles | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | −2% |
| New York (statewide) | $1,700 – $7,050 | $4,400 | +11% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Binghamton comes in at #93 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Binghamton is 10% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $1,800 – $7,450 | $4,650 | +17% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $1,550 – $6,200 | $3,900 | −2% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $1,600 – $6,450 | $4,000 | +1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $1,550 – $6,300 | $3,900 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $1,700 – $6,800 | $4,250 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Binghamton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Binghamton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | −16% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $1,350 – $5,250 | $3,300 | −17% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −18% |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Binghamton
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).
Coating
Black or green vinyl-coated mesh costs more than galvanized.
Cost by quality level and size in Binghamton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Binghamton 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 $4,900
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,450 to $6,350
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,050 – $2,350 | $2,050 – $3,300 | $3,000 – $4,300 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,550 – $3,500 | $3,000 – $4,900 | $4,450 – $6,350 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,100 – $4,600 | $4,000 – $6,550 | $5,900 – $8,450 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,100 – $6,900 | $5,950 – $9,750 | $8,800 – $12,600 |
When to schedule chain-link fence in Binghamton
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Binghamton (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Binghamton (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Binghamton gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 87 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.1 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 | 30 | 16 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 55 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 58 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 51 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 57 | 41 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 31 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 34 | 22 | 3.1 | Cold |
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 Binghamton is 1.06 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $24.40 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.53 and $35.23 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 67.0 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 $29.81 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.27 and $36.54 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 41.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $670. At the 25th percentile ($21.53) it shrinks by about $180. The total moves by 16.8% or 4.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,030 jobs in the Binghamton area. That makes it the 207th 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% | $21.53 | $24.40 | $35.23 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.27 | $29.81 | $36.54 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
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Chain-link fence in Binghamton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Binghamton?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,550 to $6,350 in the Binghamton area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,000 to $4,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Binghamton?
About $10 to $41.50 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 Binghamton or Scranton?
Scranton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,900, which is 2% less than Binghamton ($3,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Binghamton?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,450 out of $3,950. Materials are 36% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Binghamton?
$2,100 to $8,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Binghamton?
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 Binghamton area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Binghamton expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of New York?
Binghamton is 10% below the New York statewide estimate ($4,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Binghamton?
The BLS median is $24.40 an hour in the Binghamton area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.53 to $35.23.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Binghamton?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,550 to $3,500 and premium work $4,450 to $6,350. 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 Binghamton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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 Binghamton?
$80 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Binghamton
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).