Chain-link fence cost in Brownsville, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,700
- Per linear ft
- $8.35 – $30.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −22%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #300
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Brownsville, TX usually costs $1,300 to $4,700 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $8.35 to $30.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $840 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $16.90 an hour in the Brownsville area, 25% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Brownsville, TX, standard level
$2,300 to $3,700
About $15 to $24 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,100 | $2,050 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,300 | $3,700 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Brownsville, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $840 | $1,350 | $1,850 | 44% |
| Labor | $410 | $1,600 | $2,750 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $80 | $130 | 3% |
| Total | $1,300 | $3,000 | $4,700 | 100% |
Why Brownsville prices look the way they do
Labor is 53% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is construction laborers (60%), carpenters (40%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Brownsville the blended ratio comes out at 0.68.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Brownsville is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 150 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 86.0: $35 to $130.
What local crews earn in Brownsville
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 Brownsville the blend is 0.68.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $16.90 an hour, which is 25% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.33 and $18.88 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 29.2 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 $17.13 an hour, 41% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $11.25 and $22.26 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 15.9 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 $120 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $160. That is a swing of roughly 5.3% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Brownsville-Harlingen has 157,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 151st 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% | $14.33 | $16.90 | $18.88 | $22.66 | 0.75 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $11.25 | $17.13 | $22.26 | $29.12 | 0.59 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.68 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Brownsville
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.81 for Brownsville, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.68) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $65 – $810 |
Why two Brownsville 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 Brownsville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Brownsville. 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
$1,300 to $2,650
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,300 to $3,700
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,350 to $4,700
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $870 – $1,800 | $1,550 – $2,500 | $2,250 – $3,200 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,650 | $2,300 – $3,700 | $3,350 – $4,700 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,700 – $3,500 | $3,050 – $4,900 | $4,450 – $6,250 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,550 – $5,250 | $4,550 – $7,300 | $6,600 – $9,300 |
How Brownsville compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Brownsville. Laredo comes closest at about $3,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TXthis page | $1,300 – $4,700 | $3,000 | |
| McAllen, TX50 miles | $1,300 – $4,850 | $3,100 | +2% |
| Corpus Christi, TX125 miles | $1,400 – $5,400 | $3,400 | +13% |
| Laredo, TX160 miles | $1,300 – $4,800 | $3,050 | +2% |
| San Antonio, TX240 miles | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | +11% |
| Austin, TX285 miles | $1,400 – $5,600 | $3,500 | +17% |
| Texas (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,450 | $3,450 | +15% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +28% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Brownsville ranks #300 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Brownsville is 13% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $1,500 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +20% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | +17% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $1,400 – $5,600 | $3,500 | +17% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $1,400 – $5,300 | $3,350 | +11% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $1,300 – $4,950 | $3,150 | +4% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $1,300 – $4,850 | $3,100 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Brownsville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $1,600 – $6,350 | $3,950 | +32% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | +17% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $1,400 – $5,350 | $3,350 | +12% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,300 | +10% |
What nearby projects cost in Brownsville
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Brownsville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl fence comes out highest (−12%) and wood fence lowest (−18%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,400 – $6,300 | −18% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,050 – $7,950 | −12% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $9,800 | −14% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,050 – $8,400 | −18% |
Brownsville weather and the chain-link fence calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Brownsville (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Brownsville are October through April: 7 of 12. Outside them, May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Brownsville gets about 27 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (5.7 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 1.1 and 1.0 inches. The station averages about 140 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 | 73 | 53 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 76 | 57 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 62 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 86 | 68 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 74 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Jun | 94 | 77 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 78 | 2.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 78 | 2.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 75 | 5.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 80 | 61 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 74 | 55 | 1.2 | Workable |
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Chain-link fence in Brownsville: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Brownsville?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,300 to $4,700 in the Brownsville area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,300 to $3,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Brownsville?
About $8.35 to $30.50 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 Brownsville or McAllen?
McAllen is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,100, which is 2% more than Brownsville ($3,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Brownsville?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $1,600 out of $3,000. Materials are 44% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Brownsville?
$1,700 to $6,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Brownsville?
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 Brownsville area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Brownsville expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Texas?
Brownsville is 13% below the Texas statewide estimate ($3,450 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Brownsville?
The BLS median is $16.90 an hour in the Brownsville area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $14.33 to $18.88.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Brownsville?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,650 and premium work $3,350 to $4,700. 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 Brownsville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 Brownsville?
$65 to $810, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Brownsville
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).