Storm door cost in Binghamton, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $350 – $950
- Per door
- $353 – $954
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #75
- 1 = most expensive
Binghamton homeowners pay roughly $350 to $950 to install a storm door at 1 door, or $353 to $954 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Binghamton is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $29.81 an hour in the Binghamton area, 2% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Binghamton, NY, standard level
$530 to $770
About $533 to $774 per door before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $300 | $470 |
| Labor | $230 | $300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $530 | $770 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Binghamton, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $390 | $600 | 59% |
| Labor | $180 | $270 | $360 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $350 | $650 | $950 | 100% |
Where the Binghamton price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.81 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Binghamton is 1.02 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Binghamton metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $390, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Binghamton quotes can differ
Permit
No permit fee is included in this estimate; storm doors rarely need one.
Door style
A mid-view door is $350-$700 installed, a full-view door $425-$950, and a low-E full-view door $475-$1,000 (HomeGuide).
Replacing versus new
Replacing an old storm door runs $400-$1,050 because the old door has to come off.
How Binghamton compares
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Syracuse is the priciest of the group at $660. Utica is the cheapest at $640.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYthis page | $350 – $950 | $650 | |
| Scranton, PA60 miles | $350 – $950 | $650 | level |
| Syracuse, NY60 miles | $360 – $960 | $660 | +1% |
| Kingston, NY90 miles | $350 – $950 | $650 | level |
| Utica, NY90 miles | $350 – $940 | $640 | −2% |
| Allentown, PA100 miles | $350 – $950 | $650 | level |
| New York (statewide) | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | +11% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Binghamton comes in at #75 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Binghamton is 10% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $410 – $1,100 | $750 | +14% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $360 – $960 | $660 | +1% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $350 – $940 | $650 | −1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $350 – $950 | $650 | −1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $360 – $960 | $660 | +1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $380 – $1,050 | $710 | +8% |
Cities with a workforce like Binghamton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Binghamton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −9% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $360 – $990 | $680 | +4% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $300 – $840 | $570 | −12% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $300 – $840 | $570 | −13% |
When to schedule storm door in Binghamton
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Binghamton (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Binghamton (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Binghamton gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 87 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, August and September (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.6 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 30 | 16 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 32 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 24 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 35 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 46 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 55 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 77 | 58 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 70 | 51 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 57 | 41 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 45 | 31 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 34 | 22 | 3.1 | Cold |
Binghamton: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Binghamton 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
$350 to $590
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$530 to $770
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$710 to $950
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $350 – $590 | $530 – $770 | $710 – $950 |
| front and back doors | $710 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 | $1,450 – $1,900 |
What nearby projects cost in Binghamton
Because every project leans on different trades, Binghamton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +2% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,100 | +2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $720 – $3,750 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,200 | +1% |
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 Binghamton is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.81 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.27 and $36.54 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 41.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.66 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $28.43 an hour. About 1,130 work in the metro. That is 116.5 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 ($36.54 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $50. At the 25th percentile ($24.27) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 7.4% or 6.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 97,030 jobs in the Binghamton area. That makes it the 207th 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) | 80% | $24.27 | $29.81 | $36.54 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.02 | $23.66 | $28.43 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
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Storm door in Binghamton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Binghamton?
For 1 door, expect $350 to $950 in the Binghamton area. A standard-spec job lands at $530 to $770. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Binghamton?
About $353 to $954 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $350 to $950.
+Is storm door cheaper in Binghamton or Scranton?
Scranton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $650, which is 0% less than Binghamton ($650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Binghamton?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $270 out of $650. Materials are 59% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Binghamton?
$710 to $1,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Binghamton?
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 Binghamton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Binghamton expensive for storm door compared with the rest of New York?
Binghamton is 10% below the New York statewide estimate ($730 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Binghamton?
The BLS median is $29.81 an hour in the Binghamton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.27 to $36.54.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Binghamton?
For 1 door, basic work runs $350 to $590 and premium work $710 to $950. Basic means: basic mid-view door with a standard screen. Premium means: low-E full-view or ventilating door.
+When is the best time to install a storm door in Binghamton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. April 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.
Storm door near Binghamton
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 Storm Door Installation 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 are HomeGuide's door-alone price ($175-$600). Labor is the remainder, which matches its $175-$350 installation figure.