Front door cost in New Haven, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $520 – $2,500
- Per door
- $525 – $2,497
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #64
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in New Haven, plan on $520 to $2,500 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $525 to $2,497 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $31.61 an hour in the New Haven area, 9% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in New Haven, CT, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,116 to $1,905 per door before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $400 | $480 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in New Haven, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 71% |
| Labor | $330 | $440 | $550 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $520 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
What is behind the New Haven number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $31.61 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for New Haven is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 29% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the New Haven metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,050, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a New Haven bid
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
Climate in New Haven: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for New Haven Tweed Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in New Haven (9 of 12 months). 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.
New Haven gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, September and October (4.2 inches in April). Inside the workable window, July and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 38 | 23 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 24 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 30 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 39 | 4.2 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 59 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 66 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 65 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 57 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 36 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 29 | 3.5 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for New Haven
Because every project leans on different trades, New Haven's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +3% and window replacement +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $970 | +3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,200 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,600 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $730 – $3,800 | +2% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in New Haven
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for New Haven 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 2 common sizes.
Basic
$520 to $1,300
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 to $1,900
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,700 to $2,500
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $520 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
| front and side doors | $1,050 – $2,650 | $2,250 – $3,800 | $3,400 – $5,000 |
How New Haven 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 1 door range from $1,500 to $1,550 across New Haven and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CTthis page | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Waterbury, CT20 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Bridgeport, CT30 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Norwich, CT40 miles | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Springfield, MA60 miles | $560 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +3% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, New Haven comes in at #64 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, New Haven is 1% above the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like New Haven's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is New Haven against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Reno, NV | 275,680 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −3% |
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $510 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Fayetteville, AR | 275,180 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −10% |
New Haven labor market for front door
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 New Haven is 1.10 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $31.61 an hour, which is 9% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.64 and $40.18 an hour. BLS counts 730 of them working in the area, 25.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.24 an hour, 18% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $34.72 an hour. About 2,330 work in the metro. That is 82.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.18 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $100. At the 25th percentile ($28.64) it shrinks by about $35. The total moves by 6.6% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 281,410 jobs in the New Haven area. That makes it the 91st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.18% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $28.64 | $31.61 | $40.18 | $29.12 | 1.09 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.09 | $28.24 | $34.72 | $23.84 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
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Front door in New Haven: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in New Haven?
For 1 door, expect $520 to $2,500 in the New Haven area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in New Haven?
About $525 to $2,497 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $500 to $2,500.
+Is front door cheaper in New Haven or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 2% less than New Haven ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in New Haven?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $440 out of $1,500. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in New Haven?
$1,050 to $5,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in New Haven?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the New Haven area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is New Haven expensive for front door compared with the rest of Connecticut?
New Haven is 1% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($1,500 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in New Haven?
The BLS median is $31.61 an hour in the New Haven area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.64 to $40.18.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in New Haven?
For 1 door, basic work runs $520 to $1,300 and premium work $1,700 to $2,500. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in New Haven?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. July 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.
Front door near New Haven
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 Front Door Replacement Cost? (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 = HomeGuide's door prices, from about $200 for a basic steel door to $2,000 for higher-end fiberglass or wood.