Chain-link fence cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,400 – $5,450
- Per linear ft
- $9.15 – $35
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #244
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a chain-link fence in the Greensboro area: $1,400 to $5,450 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 11% lower than the US figure. Construction laborers earn a median of $19.28 an hour in the Greensboro area, 15% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$2,600 to $4,200
About $17 to $27.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,550 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,600 | $4,200 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,400 | $1,900 | 40% |
| Labor | $500 | $1,950 | $3,400 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 3% |
| Total | $1,400 | $3,400 | $5,450 | 100% |
Why Greensboro prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on construction laborers, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $19.28 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Greensboro is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greensboro is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $35 to $140.
The best months for chain-link fence in Greensboro
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Greensboro Wtp (in the city). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Greensboro: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Greensboro gets about 46 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 42 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 | 50 | 30 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 33 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 39 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 58 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 65 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 61 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 39 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 33 | 3.4 | Workable |
How Greensboro compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Durham is the priciest of the group at $3,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $1,400 – $5,450 | $3,400 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $1,450 – $5,500 | $3,450 | +2% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | +2% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | +6% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +5% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +6% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | +4% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greensboro ranks #244 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greensboro is 4% below the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +6% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +5% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | +6% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +6% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +14% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $1,350 – $5,150 | $3,250 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $1,550 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +14% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,650 – $7,150 | $4,400 | +29% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greensboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greensboro. 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
$1,400 to $3,000
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,600 to $4,200
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,800 to $5,450
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $950 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $2,850 | $2,600 – $3,650 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,400 – $3,000 | $2,600 – $4,200 | $3,800 – $5,450 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,850 – $4,000 | $3,450 – $5,600 | $5,050 – $7,200 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,800 – $5,950 | $5,150 – $8,350 | $7,550 – $10,700 |
Who does the work: Greensboro 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 Greensboro the blend is 0.84.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $19.28 an hour, which is 15% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 59.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $24.00 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 20.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $240 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $100. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 7.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greensboro-High Point has 365,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 71st 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% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Greensboro
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.
Gates
Gates are $80-$1,000+ before installation. Rolling or slide gates are the expensive end.
Related projects, priced for Greensboro
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greensboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−6%) and gravel driveway lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,200 | −10% |
Extras that change the Greensboro total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.90 for Greensboro, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.84) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $70 – $900 |
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Chain-link fence in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Greensboro?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,400 to $5,450 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,600 to $4,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Greensboro?
About $9.15 to $35 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,450, which is 2% more than Greensboro ($3,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $1,950 out of $3,400. Materials are 40% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Greensboro?
$1,850 to $7,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 4% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($3,550 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $19.28 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.65 to $23.22.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Greensboro?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,400 to $3,000 and premium work $3,800 to $5,450. Basic means: 4-ft galvanized, front yard. Premium means: vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates.
+Is there a bad season to install a chain-link fence in Greensboro?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add one gate" add in Greensboro?
$70 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Greensboro
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).