Front door cost in Port St. Lucie, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $440 – $2,350
- Per door
- $439 – $2,335
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #222
- 1 = most expensive
Port St. Lucie homeowners pay roughly $440 to $2,350 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $439 to $2,335 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Port St. Lucie is 8% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.38 an hour in the Port St. Lucie area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Port St. Lucie, FL, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $1,008 to $1,766 per door before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $300 | $360 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Port St. Lucie, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $250 | $330 | $410 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $440 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Where the Port St. Lucie price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Port St. Lucie wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Port St. Lucie metro is 96.2 (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 (100.2) and land at $0 to $0.
When to schedule front door in Port St. Lucie
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Pierce St Lucie Co Intl Ap (15 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Port St. Lucie (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Port St. Lucie gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, August and September (6.9 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.2 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 67 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 | 73 | 51 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 76 | 54 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 78 | 57 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 82 | 61 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 86 | 67 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 71 | 6.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 73 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 90 | 73 | 6.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 73 | 6.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 84 | 69 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 79 | 61 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 75 | 56 | 2.3 | Workable |
Port St. Lucie against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Miami is the priciest of the group at $1,500. Lakeland is the cheapest at $1,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FLthis page | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Sebastian, FL35 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Palm Bay, FL75 miles | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Miami, FL80 miles | $470 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
| Lakeland, FL90 miles | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −1% |
| Naples, FL95 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $450 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Port St. Lucie comes in at #222 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Port St. Lucie is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| 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 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Port St. Lucie's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Port St. Lucie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $530 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +14% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +8% |
Why two Port St. Lucie quotes can differ
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.
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Port St. Lucie is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.38 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.65 and $28.14 an hour. BLS counts 1,060 of them working in the area, 62.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $21.93 an hour, 8% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.81 and $24.95 an hour. About 1,890 work in the metro. That is 110.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.14 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $55. At the 25th percentile ($20.65) it shrinks by about $30. The total moves by 4.0% or 2.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 170,820 jobs in the Port St. Lucie area. That makes it the 137th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $20.65 | $23.38 | $28.14 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $17.81 | $21.93 | $24.95 | $23.84 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Port St. Lucie
Because every project leans on different trades, Port St. Lucie's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and patio door −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Port St. Lucie
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Port St. Lucie 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
$440 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,600 to $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $440 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $880 – $2,400 | $2,000 – $3,550 | $3,150 – $4,650 |
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Front door in Port St. Lucie: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Port St. Lucie?
For 1 door, expect $440 to $2,350 in the Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie?
About $439 to $2,335 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 Port St. Lucie or Sebastian?
Sebastian is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 0% less than Port St. Lucie ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Port St. Lucie?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $330 out of $1,400. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Port St. Lucie?
$880 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Port St. Lucie?
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 Port St. Lucie area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Port St. Lucie expensive for front door compared with the rest of Florida?
Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie?
The BLS median is $23.38 an hour in the Port St. Lucie area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.65 to $28.14.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Port St. Lucie?
For 1 door, basic work runs $440 to $1,200 and premium work $1,600 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 Port St. Lucie?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. 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 Port St. Lucie
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.