Front door cost in Fargo, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $490 – $2,400
- Per door
- $487 – $2,405
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #121
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Fargo, ND usually costs $490 to $2,400 for 1 door. That works out to about $487 to $2,405 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $55 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Fargo, ND, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,062 to $1,830 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $350 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Fargo, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 73% |
| Labor | $300 | $390 | $490 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $490 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Why Fargo prices look the way they do
Labor is 27% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (85%), general maintenance and repair workers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Fargo the blended ratio comes out at 0.98.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fargo is at 95.7 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 90.9: $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Fargo
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fargo. 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
$490 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,850
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $490 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $970 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,800 |
What local crews earn in Fargo
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 Fargo the blend is 0.98.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $31.06 an hour. About 880 work in the metro. That is 59.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $25.02 an hour, which is 5% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $29.33 an hour. BLS counts 1,040 of them working in the area, 70.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $30 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fargo has 148,660 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 156th 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% | $23.34 | $28.34 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.26 | $25.02 | $29.33 | $23.84 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Fargo?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fargo wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (−1%) and storm door lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,950 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,700 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
Front door: what moves the price in Fargo
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.
Fargo weather and the front door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Fargo Hector Intl 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 Fargo are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Fargo gets about 24 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 1.5 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 18 | 0 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 23 | 4 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 36 | 18 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 56 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 48 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 35 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 38 | 21 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 24 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
How Fargo compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Minneapolis is the priciest of the group at $1,600. Sioux Falls is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, NDthis page | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| St. Cloud, MN150 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Bismarck, ND190 miles | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Minneapolis, MN215 miles | $570 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +12% |
| Duluth, MN215 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Sioux Falls, SD235 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fargo ranks #121 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fargo is 1% above the North Dakota figure.
Elsewhere in North Dakota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fargo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −6% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −5% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −4% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $590 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +15% |
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Front door in Fargo: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Fargo?
For 1 door, expect $490 to $2,400 in the Fargo area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Fargo?
About $487 to $2,405 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 Fargo or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% more than Fargo ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fargo?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $390 out of $1,450. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Fargo?
$970 to $4,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Fargo?
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 Fargo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fargo expensive for front door compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Fargo is 1% above the North Dakota statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fargo?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the Fargo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.34 to $31.06.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Fargo?
For 1 door, basic work runs $490 to $1,250 and premium work $1,650 to $2,400. 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 Fargo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Fargo
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.