Chain-link fence cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $6,000
- Per linear ft
- $9.60 – $39
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #147
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Youngstown, plan on $1,450 to $6,000 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $9.60 to $39 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$2,850 to $4,650
About $18.50 to $30 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 62% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,650 | $3,000 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,850 | $4,650 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $840 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 36% |
| Labor | $600 | $2,300 | $4,050 | 62% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,750 | $6,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Youngstown 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 $23.36 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Youngstown is 0.99 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 62% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Youngstown metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.4) and land at $35 to $130.
Why two Youngstown quotes can differ
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.
Is Youngstown cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Youngstown. Erie comes closest at about $3,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $1,450 – $6,000 | $3,750 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $1,550 – $6,650 | $4,100 | +10% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +4% |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $1,550 – $6,550 | $4,050 | +8% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $1,550 – $6,350 | $3,950 | +6% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $1,500 – $6,000 | $3,750 | +1% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $1,550 – $6,500 | $4,000 | +8% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Youngstown comes in at #147 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Youngstown is 7% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | +14% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +7% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $1,550 – $6,550 | $4,050 | +8% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $1,500 – $6,250 | $3,900 | +4% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $1,550 – $6,650 | $4,100 | +10% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $1,500 – $6,200 | $3,850 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Youngstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,600 – $6,650 | $4,100 | +10% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | −10% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | −12% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,600 – $6,350 | $3,950 | +6% |
Extras that change the Youngstown total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Youngstown by the average of the local wage index (0.99) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.97. 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) | $75 – $970 |
What nearby projects cost in Youngstown
Because every project leans on different trades, Youngstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs −3% and vinyl fence −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,250 | −5% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $10,900 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,900 | −3% |
Youngstown 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 Youngstown is 0.99 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $23.36 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $31.39 an hour. About 850 work in the metro. That is 53.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $35.03 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 28.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.39 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $490. At the 25th percentile ($18.83) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 13.3% or 7.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 160,160 jobs in the Youngstown-Warren area. That makes it the 148th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $18.83 | $23.36 | $31.39 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.75 | $27.39 | $35.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Climate in Youngstown: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Youngstown Rgnl Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Youngstown (9 of 12 months). 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.
Youngstown gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 68 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 34 | 19 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 38 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 60 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 59 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Youngstown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Youngstown 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
$1,450 to $3,300
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,850 to $4,650
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,200 to $6,000
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $990 – $2,200 | $1,900 – $3,100 | $2,800 – $4,050 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,300 | $2,850 – $4,650 | $4,200 – $6,000 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,950 – $4,350 | $3,750 – $6,150 | $5,550 – $7,950 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,900 – $6,500 | $5,600 – $9,150 | $8,250 – $11,800 |
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Chain-link fence in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Youngstown?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $6,000 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,850 to $4,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Youngstown?
About $9.60 to $39 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 Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $4,100, which is 10% more than Youngstown ($3,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 62% at the midpoint, or $2,300 out of $3,750. Materials are 36% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Youngstown?
$1,950 to $7,950. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Youngstown?
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 Youngstown area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 7% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($4,000 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Youngstown?
The BLS median is $23.36 an hour in the Youngstown area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.83 to $31.39.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Youngstown?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,300 and premium work $4,200 to $6,000. 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 Youngstown?
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 Youngstown?
$75 to $970, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Youngstown
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).