Chain-link fence cost in Morgantown, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (150 linear ft)
- $1,450 – $5,600
- Per linear ft
- $9.35 – $36.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #210
- 1 = most expensive
A chain-link fence in Morgantown, WV usually costs $1,450 to $5,600 for 150 linear ft. That works out to about $9.35 to $36.50 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $320 less. Construction laborers earn a median of $21.32 an hour in the Morgantown area, 6% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 150 linear ft in Morgantown, WV, standard level
$2,700 to $4,350
About $17.50 to $28.50 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $1,450 | $2,700 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $2,700 | $4,350 |
Cost breakdown for 150 linear ft in Morgantown, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $870 | $1,350 | $1,900 | 39% |
| Labor | $530 | $2,050 | $3,600 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $35 | $90 | $140 | 3% |
| Total | $1,450 | $3,550 | $5,600 | 100% |
Where the Morgantown price comes from
Labor is 59% 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 Morgantown the blended ratio comes out at 0.89.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Morgantown 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 93.3: $35 to $140.
Morgantown 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, Morgantown Hart Fld (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 Morgantown are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Morgantown gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.9 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 13 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 44 | 26 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 53 | 33 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 52 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 56 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 45 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 36 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 3.2 | Cold |
How Morgantown compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 150 linear ft range from $3,500 to $3,950 across Morgantown and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WVthis page | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,550 | |
| Wheeling, WV65 miles | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA65 miles | $1,550 – $6,350 | $3,950 | +12% |
| Winchester, VA75 miles | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA85 miles | $1,450 – $5,600 | $3,500 | level |
| Hagerstown, MD95 miles | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +2% |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $1,400 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −2% |
| United States | $1,550 – $6,150 | $3,850 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Morgantown ranks #210 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Morgantown is 2% above the West Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in West Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $1,450 – $5,750 | $3,600 | +2% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $1,450 – $5,800 | $3,600 | +3% |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $1,450 – $5,700 | $3,600 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Morgantown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $1,450 – $5,550 | $3,500 | −1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $1,500 – $5,950 | $3,700 | +5% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $1,450 – $5,500 | $3,450 | −2% |
| Missoula, MT | 67,070 jobs | $1,500 – $6,100 | $3,800 | +8% |
Morgantown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Morgantown. 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 $3,100
4-ft galvanized, front yard
Standard
$2,700 to $4,350
6-ft galvanized backyard fence
Premium
$3,950 to $5,600
Vinyl-coated, 8 ft, extra gates
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyard (100 linear ft) | $970 – $2,100 | $1,800 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,800 |
| 150 ft (150 linear ft) | $1,450 – $3,100 | $2,700 – $4,350 | $3,950 – $5,600 |
| 200 ft (200 linear ft) | $1,900 – $4,100 | $3,550 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,450 |
| full lot (300 linear ft) | $2,850 – $6,150 | $5,300 – $8,600 | $7,800 – $11,100 |
Chain-link fence: what moves the price in Morgantown
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.
What local crews earn in Morgantown
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 Morgantown the blend is 0.89.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 60%) the local median is $21.32 an hour, which is 6% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.14 and $24.01 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 98.0 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 $23.64 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.06 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 66.8 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 $170 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 7.3% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Morgantown has 67,370 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 268th 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% | $17.14 | $21.32 | $24.01 | $22.66 | 0.94 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.73 | $23.64 | $28.06 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Optional extras in Morgantown
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.93 for Morgantown, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.89) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add one gate (flat) | $75 – $930 |
Related projects, priced for Morgantown
Jobs that often go together with chain-link fence are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Morgantown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, aluminum fence comes out highest (−5%) and wood fence lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence | 150 linear ft | $2,800 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Aluminum fence | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,900 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −6% |
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Chain-link fence in Morgantown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a chain-link fence in Morgantown?
For 150 linear ft, expect $1,450 to $5,600 in the Morgantown area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,700 to $4,350. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for chain-link fence in Morgantown?
About $9.35 to $36.50 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $35 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $10 to $40.
+Is chain-link fence cheaper in Morgantown or Wheeling?
Wheeling is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 150 linear ft there is $3,600, which is 2% more than Morgantown ($3,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Morgantown?
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 Morgantown?
$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 Morgantown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $35 to $140 for fees in the Morgantown area (our national range of $40 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Morgantown expensive for chain-link fence compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Morgantown is 2% 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 Morgantown?
The BLS median is $21.32 an hour in the Morgantown area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.14 to $24.01.
+What do basic and premium chain-link fence work cost in Morgantown?
For 150 linear ft, basic work runs $1,450 to $3,100 and premium work $3,950 to $5,600. 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 Morgantown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. 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 Morgantown?
$75 to $930, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Chain-link fence near Morgantown
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).