Front door cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $470 – $2,350
- Per door
- $471 – $2,346
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
Youngstown homeowners pay roughly $470 to $2,350 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $471 to $2,346 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Youngstown is 6% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,034 to $1,784 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $340 | $420 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 73% |
| Labor | $280 | $380 | $470 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $470 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
What is behind the Youngstown number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Youngstown wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 27% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Youngstown metro is 93.6 (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 (87.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Youngstown 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 Youngstown 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 $1,400 to $1,500 across Youngstown and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +5% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Youngstown comes in at #175 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Youngstown is 2% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $520 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +4% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Youngstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +5% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $430 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +11% |
When to schedule front door in Youngstown
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Youngstown Rgnl Ap (10 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 Youngstown (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.
Youngstown gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 68 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 8 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 | 34 | 19 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 38 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 60 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 59 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
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 Youngstown is 0.95 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $35.03 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 28.7 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 $23.45 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $28.94 an hour. About 2,000 work in the metro. That is 124.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($21.75) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 6.3% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 160,160 jobs in the Youngstown-Warren area. That makes it the 148th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $21.75 | $27.39 | $35.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.61 | $23.45 | $28.94 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Youngstown
Because every project leans on different trades, Youngstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs −5% and garage door −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Youngstown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Youngstown 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
$470 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,800
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 | $470 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $940 – $2,450 | $2,050 – $3,550 | $3,200 – $4,700 |
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Front door in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Youngstown?
For 1 door, expect $470 to $2,350 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Youngstown?
About $471 to $2,346 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 Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 2% more than Youngstown ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $380 out of $1,400. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Youngstown?
$940 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Youngstown?
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 Youngstown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for front door compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 2% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Youngstown?
The BLS median is $27.39 an hour in the Youngstown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.75 to $35.03.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Youngstown?
For 1 door, basic work runs $470 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 Youngstown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Youngstown
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.