Front door cost in Medford, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $500 – $2,600
- Per door
- $501 – $2,589
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #48
- 1 = most expensive
Medford homeowners pay roughly $500 to $2,600 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $501 to $2,589 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Medford is almost level. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Medford, OR, standard level
$1,150 to $1,950
About $1,127 to $1,963 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $780 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $350 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $1,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Medford, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,100 | 75% |
| Labor | $290 | $390 | $480 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $500 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 100% |
Why Medford prices look the way they do
Labor is 25% 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 Medford the blended ratio comes out at 0.97.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Medford metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,150, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Is Medford cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Medford. Salem comes closest at about $1,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, ORthis page | $500 – $2,600 | $1,550 | |
| Eugene, OR105 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +2% |
| Redding, CA120 miles | $560 – $2,700 | $1,600 | +5% |
| Bend, OR150 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +2% |
| Salem, OR175 miles | $510 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +1% |
| Chico, CA200 miles | $560 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $520 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Medford comes in at #48 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Medford is 2% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +6% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $510 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +2% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Medford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Medford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −11% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −10% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −10% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $550 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
When to schedule front door in Medford
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Medford Rogue Vly Ap (5 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 Medford (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Medford gets about 18 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 61 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 | 48 | 33 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 54 | 34 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 37 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 47 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 58 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 42 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Dec | 46 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Medford
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Medford 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
$500 to $1,350
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,150 to $1,950
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,750 to $2,600
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $500 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,750 – $2,600 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,650 | $2,250 – $3,950 | $3,500 – $5,200 |
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 Medford is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $27.85 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $35.12 an hour. BLS counts 910 of them working in the area, 102.2 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 $24.61 an hour, 3% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.67 and $29.94 an hour. About 700 work in the metro. That is 78.6 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 ($35.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $85. At the 25th percentile ($24.01) it shrinks by about $45. The total moves by 5.5% or 2.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Medford area. That makes it the 220th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $24.01 | $27.85 | $35.12 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $20.67 | $24.61 | $29.94 | $23.84 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Medford
Because every project leans on different trades, Medford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs +7% and storm door +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $970 | +2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,300 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,800 – $16,000 | +7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,900 | +6% |
Front door: what moves the price in Medford
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.
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Front door in Medford: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Medford?
For 1 door, expect $500 to $2,600 in the Medford area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,150 to $1,950. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Medford?
About $501 to $2,589 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 Medford or Eugene?
Eugene is 105 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,550, which is 2% more than Medford ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Medford?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $390 out of $1,550. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Medford?
$1,000 to $5,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Medford?
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 Medford area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Medford expensive for front door compared with the rest of Oregon?
Medford is 2% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($1,600 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Medford?
The BLS median is $27.85 an hour in the Medford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.01 to $35.12.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Medford?
For 1 door, basic work runs $500 to $1,350 and premium work $1,750 to $2,600. 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 Medford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June and September 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 Medford
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.