Chain-link fence cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,650 – $6,600
- Per linear ft
- $10.50 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #64
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in Bend, plan on $1,650 to $6,600 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $10.50 to $43 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% higher than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $25.37 an hour in the Bend area, 12% above the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Bend, OR, standard level
$3,100 to $5,100
About $20.50 to $33 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 61% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $120 |
| Total | $3,100 | $5,100 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $950 | $1,500 | $2,050 | 37% |
| Labor | $650 | $2,500 | $4,350 | 61% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $100 | $160 | 2% |
| Total | $1,650 | $4,100 | $6,600 | 100% |
Why Bend prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Bend wages are 1.08 times the national level. Labor makes up about 61% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bend metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 150 linear ft comes to $1,500, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.6) and land at $40 to $160.
Planning more than one job in Bend?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bend's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs +9% and wood fence +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,050 | +5% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,650 | +6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,000 | +5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,700 – $11,100 | +9% |
Why two Bend quotes can differ
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.
Survey
A land survey ($300-$900) is worth it before you put a fence near a boundary.
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Bend
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bend 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 $3,600
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$3,100 to $5,100
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,600 to $6,600
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $1,100 – $2,450 | $2,100 – $3,450 | $3,100 – $4,450 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,650 – $3,600 | $3,100 – $5,100 | $4,600 – $6,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $2,150 – $4,800 | $4,150 – $6,750 | $6,100 – $8,700 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $3,250 – $7,150 | $6,150 – $10,100 | $9,100 – $13,000 |
Climate in Bend: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bend (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bend (10 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Bend gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 22 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.1 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 43 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 52 | 28 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 37 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 49 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 41 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 34 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 28 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 23 | 2.1 | Cold |
Bend 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 Bend is 1.08 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $25.37 an hour, 12% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $29.52 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 72.1 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 $29.64 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.71 and $35.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,180 of them working in the area, 109.0 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 ($29.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($22.68) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 6.2% or 4.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 108,240 jobs in the Bend area. That makes it the 193rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 60% | $22.68 | $25.37 | $29.52 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.71 | $29.64 | $35.99 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
Optional extras in Bend
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Bend by the average of the local wage index (1.08) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.07. 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) | $85 – $1,050 |
Is Bend cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Portland is the priciest of the group at $4,350. Medford is the cheapest at $3,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $1,650 – $6,600 | $4,100 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $1,600 – $6,350 | $3,950 | −3% |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $1,650 – $6,600 | $4,150 | +1% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | +6% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $1,600 – $6,300 | $3,950 | −4% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $1,600 – $6,400 | $4,000 | −3% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $1,650 – $6,500 | $4,050 | −1% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Bend comes in at #64 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, Bend is 1% above the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $1,700 – $7,000 | $4,350 | +6% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $1,650 – $6,600 | $4,150 | +1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,600 – $6,350 | $3,950 | −3% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $1,600 – $6,300 | $3,950 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Bend's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $1,350 – $5,200 | $3,300 | −20% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $1,550 – $6,400 | $3,950 | −3% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $1,300 – $4,800 | $3,050 | −26% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | −12% |
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Chain-link fence in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Bend?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,650 to $6,600 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,100 to $5,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Bend?
About $10.50 to $43 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $160 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,950, which is 3% less than Bend ($4,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 61% at the midpoint, or $2,500 out of $4,100. Materials are 37% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Bend?
$2,150 to $8,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Bend?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $160 for fees in the Bend area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 1% above the Oregon statewide estimate ($4,050 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $25.37 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.68 to $29.52.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Bend?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,650 to $3,600 and premium work $4,600 to $6,600. 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 Bend?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. August and September 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 Bend?
$85 to $1,050, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Bend
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).