Chain-link fence cost in Huntington, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,750
- Per linear ft
- $9.45 – $37.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #186
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Huntington, WV usually costs $1,450 to $5,750 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $9.45 to $37.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $250 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.72 an hour in the Huntington area, 4% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Huntington, WV, standard level
$2,750 to $4,450
About $18 to $29 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,750 |
| Permits and fees | $65 | $100 |
| Total | $2,750 | $4,450 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Huntington, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 38% |
| Labor | $550 | $2,150 | $3,700 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $85 | $130 | 2% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,600 | $5,750 | 100% |
What is behind the Huntington 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 $21.72 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Huntington is 0.92 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 59% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Huntington is at 96.3 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 88.4: $35 to $130.
How Huntington compares
Same job, same size (150 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Columbus is the priciest of the group at $4,250. Kingsport is the cheapest at $3,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WVthis page | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | |
| Charleston, WV60 miles | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | +1% |
| Lexington, KY100 miles | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,650 | +1% |
| Columbus, OH110 miles | $1,600 – $6,850 | $4,250 | +18% |
| Cincinnati, OH115 miles | $1,550 – $6,400 | $4,000 | +11% |
| Kingsport, TN120 miles | $1,450 – $5,650 | $3,550 | −1% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −3% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Huntington ranks #186 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Huntington is 3% above the West Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in West Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | +1% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,550 | −2% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Huntington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $1,750 – $7,450 | $4,600 | +29% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $1,500 – $6,050 | $3,750 | +5% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $1,400 – $5,250 | $3,350 | −7% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $1,600 – $6,900 | $4,250 | +19% |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Huntington
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.
Add-ons priced for Huntington
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Huntington, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.92) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $940 |
What nearby projects cost in Huntington
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Huntington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−4%) and wood fence lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,150 | −7% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,700 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,000 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,800 | −4% |
What local crews earn in Huntington
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 Huntington the blend is 0.92.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.72 an hour, which is 4% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.76 and $28.49 an hour. BLS counts 1,580 of them working in the area, 112.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $25.00 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.78 and $30.27 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 55.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (construction laborers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $420 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $240. That is a swing of roughly 6.8% to 11.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Huntington-Ashland has 140,740 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 159th 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% | $17.76 | $21.72 | $28.49 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.78 | $25.00 | $30.27 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Huntington 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, Huntington Tri State Ap (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 Huntington are February through December: 11 of 12. Outside them, January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Huntington gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 43 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 29 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 54 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 58 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 30 | 3.6 | Workable |
Pick a size, pick a tier: chain-link fence pricing in Huntington
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Huntington. 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
$1,450 to $3,150
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,750 to $4,450
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$4,000 to $5,750
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $980 – $2,150 | $1,850 – $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,850 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,150 | $2,750 – $4,450 | $4,000 – $5,750 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,950 – $4,200 | $3,650 – $5,900 | $5,350 – $7,600 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,250 | $5,400 – $8,800 | $7,950 – $11,300 |
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Chain-link fence in Huntington: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Huntington?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,750 in the Huntington area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,750 to $4,450. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Huntington?
About $9.45 to $37.50 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 Huntington or Charleston?
Charleston is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,600, which is 1% more than Huntington ($3,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntington?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $2,150 out of $3,600. Materials are 38% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 200 ft (200 linear ft) cost in Huntington?
$1,950 to $7,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does chain-link fence need a permit in Huntington?
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 Huntington area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntington expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Huntington is 3% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($3,450 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Huntington?
The BLS median is $21.72 an hour in the Huntington area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.76 to $28.49.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Huntington?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,150 and premium work $4,000 to $5,750. 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 Huntington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. October 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 Huntington?
$75 to $940, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Huntington
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).