Chain-link fence cost in St. George, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,650
- Per linear ft
- $9.35 – $36.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a chain-link fence in St. George, plan on $1,450 to $5,650 for 150 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $9.35 to $36.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.96 an hour in the St. George area, 3% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in St. George, UT, standard level
$2,700 to $4,400
About $17.50 to $28.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,400 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 39% |
| Labor | $540 | $2,050 | $3,600 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $40 | $90 | $150 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,550 | $5,650 | 100% |
Where the St. George price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, St. George wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 59% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. George metro is 96.4 (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 (97.3) and land at $40 to $150.
What nearby projects cost in St. George
Because every project leans on different trades, St. George's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gravel driveway runs −3% and wood fence −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,850 | −3% |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in St. George
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.
Climate in St. George: timing your chain-link fence job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St George (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in St. George (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
St. George gets about 9 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 1 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and August (1.4 inches in February). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 128 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 | 54 | 28 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 59 | 32 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 39 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 46 | 0.7 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 96 | 65 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Jul | 102 | 72 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Aug | 100 | 70 | 1.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 61 | 0.7 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 35 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 53 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
Extras that change the St. George total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to St. George by the average of the local wage index (0.89) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.93. 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 – $930 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in St. George
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. George 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 $3,100
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,700 to $4,400
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,950 to $5,650
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $970 – $2,100 | $1,800 – $2,950 | $2,700 – $3,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,100 | $2,700 – $4,400 | $3,950 – $5,650 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,150 | $3,600 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,450 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,150 | $5,350 – $8,650 | $7,800 – $11,100 |
St. George 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 St. George is 0.89 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 60% of the weighting: a median of $21.96 an hour, 3% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $23.78 an hour. About 1,500 work in the metro. That is 165.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.63 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.45 and $28.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,110 of them working in the area, 122.7 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 ($23.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $110. At the 25th percentile ($18.37) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 3.2% or 6.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,500 jobs in the St. George area. That makes it the 219th 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% | $18.37 | $21.96 | $23.78 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.45 | $22.63 | $28.36 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Is St. George cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than St. George. Lake Havasu City is the lowest at about $3,450 (midpoint, 150 linear ft), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −2% |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $1,500 – $6,200 | $3,850 | +9% |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $1,500 – $5,900 | $3,700 | +4% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +4% |
| Utah (statewide) | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +3% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, St. George comes in at #205 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $5,450; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,000 (midpoints, 150 linear ft). Statewide, St. George is 3% below the Utah figure.
Other Utah metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +7% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $1,450 – $5,850 | $3,650 | +4% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | +1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like St. George's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $1,600 – $6,300 | $3,950 | +11% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $1,700 – $7,150 | $4,450 | +26% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | level |
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Chain-link fence in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in St. George?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,650 in the St. George area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,700 to $4,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in St. George?
About $9.35 to $36.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $40 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,450, which is 2% less than St. George ($3,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,050 out of $3,550. Materials are 39% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in St. George?
$1,900 to $7,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in St. George?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $40 to $150 for fees in the St. George area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George is 3% below the Utah statewide estimate ($3,650 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in St. George?
The BLS median is $21.96 an hour in the St. George area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.37 to $23.78.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in St. George?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,100 and premium work $3,950 to $5,650. 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 St. George?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. April and May 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 St. George?
$75 to $930, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near St. George
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).