Front door cost in Palm Bay, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $430 – $2,350
- Per door
- $435 – $2,329
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #235
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Palm Bay area: $430 to $2,350 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.97 an hour in the Palm Bay area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Palm Bay, FL, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,003 to $1,761 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $290 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Palm Bay, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 77% |
| Labor | $240 | $320 | $400 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $430 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Why Palm Bay prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Palm Bay wages are 0.81 times the national level. Labor makes up about 23% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Palm Bay is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.0: $0 to $0.
The best months for front door in Palm Bay
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Palm Bay (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 Palm Bay are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Palm Bay gets about 56 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (8.0 inches in September). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.5 inches. The station averages about 102 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 | 49 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 75 | 52 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 83 | 60 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 65 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Jul | 91 | 73 | 6.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 72 | 8.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 85 | 67 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 59 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 75 | 52 | 2.5 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Palm Bay
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Palm Bay wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−7%) and patio door lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Palm Bay
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Palm Bay. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single entry door to front and side doors.
Basic
$430 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $430 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $870 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,650 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Palm Bay bid
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
How Palm Bay 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 $1,350 to $1,400 across Palm Bay and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Orlando, FL40 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Sebastian, FL40 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Lakeland, FL65 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Deltona, FL70 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL75 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $450 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Palm Bay ranks #235 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Palm Bay is 2% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $470 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Palm Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $530 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +11% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +5% |
Who does the work: Palm Bay trade wages
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 Palm Bay the blend is 0.81.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.97 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $27.83 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 27.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $21.83 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.09 and $27.64 an hour. BLS counts 2,600 of them working in the area, 106.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $45. That is a swing of roughly 3.3% to 4.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville has 245,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 104th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $19.09 | $22.97 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.09 | $21.83 | $27.64 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
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Front door in Palm Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Palm Bay?
For 1 door, expect $430 to $2,350 in the Palm Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Palm Bay?
About $435 to $2,329 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 Palm Bay or Orlando?
Orlando is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 1% more than Palm Bay ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Palm Bay?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $1,400. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Palm Bay?
$870 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Palm Bay?
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 Palm Bay area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Palm Bay expensive for front door compared with the rest of Florida?
Palm Bay is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Palm Bay?
The BLS median is $22.97 an hour in the Palm Bay area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.09 to $27.83.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Palm Bay?
For 1 door, basic work runs $430 to $1,200 and premium work $1,550 to $2,350. 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 Palm Bay?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and December 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 Palm Bay
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.