Front door cost in Allentown, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $500 – $2,500
- Per door
- $500 – $2,509
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #69
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Allentown, PA usually costs $500 to $2,500 for 1 door. That works out to about $500 to $2,509 per door before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 1% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 100.6).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Allentown, PA, standard level
$1,100 to $1,900
About $1,103 to $1,906 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $740 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $360 | $440 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Allentown, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $2,000 | 74% |
| Labor | $300 | $400 | $500 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $500 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Allentown number
Labor is 26% 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 Allentown the blended ratio comes out at 1.00.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Allentown is at 100.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,100 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.0: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Allentown?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Allentown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (+1%) and storm door lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,750 | +1% |
Allentown against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Trenton is the priciest of the group at $1,550. Philadelphia is the cheapest at $1,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PAthis page | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | |
| Reading, PA40 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Scranton, PA45 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Trenton, NJ50 miles | $530 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +2% |
| Philadelphia, PA60 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Lancaster, PA70 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Allentown ranks #69 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Allentown is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $490 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −2% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Allentown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −8% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −6% |
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −7% |
Why two Allentown quotes can differ
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.
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
Allentown 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, Allentown 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 Allentown are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Allentown gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 33 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 18 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 | 38 | 22 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 23 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 51 | 31 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 40 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 60 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 65 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 63 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 34 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 27 | 3.9 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Allentown
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Allentown. 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
$500 to $1,300
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 to $1,900
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,700 to $2,500
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $500 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,700 – $2,500 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,600 | $2,200 – $3,800 | $3,400 – $5,000 |
What local crews earn in Allentown
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 Allentown the blend is 1.00.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $28.63 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.31 and $32.64 an hour. About 1,390 work in the metro. That is 36.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $25.42 an hour, which is 7% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.49 and $31.46 an hour. BLS counts 3,780 of them working in the area, 100.2 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 $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 4.1% to 3.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton has 377,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 69th 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% | $23.31 | $28.63 | $32.64 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.49 | $25.42 | $31.46 | $23.84 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
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Front door in Allentown: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Allentown?
For 1 door, expect $500 to $2,500 in the Allentown area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,900. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Allentown?
About $500 to $2,509 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 Allentown or Reading?
Reading is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 2% less than Allentown ($1,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Allentown?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $1,500. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Allentown?
$1,000 to $5,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Allentown?
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 Allentown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Allentown expensive for front door compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Allentown is 1% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($1,500 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Allentown?
The BLS median is $28.63 an hour in the Allentown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.31 to $32.64.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Allentown?
For 1 door, basic work runs $500 to $1,300 and premium work $1,700 to $2,500. 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 Allentown?
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 Allentown
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.