Window replacement cost in Fort Collins, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,400 – $14,600
- Per window
- $442 – $1,463
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #106
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Fort Collins, CO usually costs $4,400 to $14,600 for 10 windows. That works out to about $442 to $1,463 per window before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Fort Collins, CO, standard level
$7,500 to $11,600
About $748 to $1,157 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,400 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,500 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Fort Collins, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,700 | $3,800 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,500 | $14,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Fort Collins number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: glaziers at 50%, carpenters at 40%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Fort Collins wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 29% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fort Collins is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,800 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 101.1: $0 to $0.
Fort Collins weather and the window replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Ft Collins (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 Fort Collins are January through November: 11 of 12. Outside them, December has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In 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.
Fort Collins gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 29 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 | 45 | 18 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 21 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 35 | 2.1 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 57 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 36 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
How Fort Collins compares
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $10,100. Cheyenne is the cheapest at $9,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, COthis page | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | |
| Boulder, CO40 miles | $4,450 – $14,800 | $9,600 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO60 miles | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | level |
| Cheyenne, WY60 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $4,700 – $15,500 | $10,100 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO135 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | +3% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fort Collins ranks #106 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fort Collins is 3% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $4,700 – $15,500 | $10,100 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | level |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,450 – $14,800 | $9,600 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,600 | +1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Collins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −5% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $4,700 – $15,400 | $10,100 | +6% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $4,700 – $15,700 | $10,200 | +7% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $3,900 – $13,300 | $8,600 | −10% |
What nearby projects cost in Fort Collins
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fort Collins wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (−2%) and vinyl siding lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,100 – $24,300 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,600 | −3% |
What local crews earn in Fort Collins
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 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 Fort Collins the blend is 1.02.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.94 an hour, 5% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.50 and $34.73 an hour. About 80 work in the metro. That is 4.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $28.04 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $30.74 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 30.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.62 an hour, which is 7% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.02 and $30.69 an hour. BLS counts 1,410 of them working in the area, 83.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $280 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 3.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fort Collins-Loveland has 169,430 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 138th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $23.50 | $28.94 | $34.73 | $27.44 | 1.05 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.36 | $28.04 | $30.74 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.02 | $25.62 | $30.69 | $23.84 | 1.07 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Fort Collins: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fort Collins. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,400 to $8,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,500 to $11,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,500 to $14,600
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,800 | $5,250 – $7,300 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,400 – $8,500 | $7,500 – $11,600 | $10,500 – $14,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,600 – $12,800 | $11,200 – $17,300 | $15,800 – $21,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,000 – $21,300 | $18,700 – $28,900 | $26,400 – $36,600 |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Fort Collins
Permit
Window permits are $50-$200 each, or $400-$600 total for a multi-window job, and are often only needed when you change the opening (HomeGuide). No permit fee is included here because many cities do not ask for one on same-size replacements.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
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Window replacement in Fort Collins: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Fort Collins?
For 10 windows, expect $4,400 to $14,600 in the Fort Collins area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,500 to $11,600. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Fort Collins?
About $442 to $1,463 per window for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $450 to $1,500.
+Is windows cheaper in Fort Collins or Boulder?
Boulder is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,600, which is 1% more than Fort Collins ($9,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Collins?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $9,500. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Fort Collins?
$6,600 to $21,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Collins expensive for windows compared with the rest of Colorado?
Fort Collins is 3% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($9,850 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Fort Collins?
The BLS median is $28.94 an hour in the Fort Collins area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.50 to $34.73.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Fort Collins?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,500 and premium work $10,500 to $14,600. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+When is the best time to replace windows in Fort Collins?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are January through November. January and February are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Window replacement near Fort Collins
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 Window Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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 = 65% of the low installed price and 75% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that the window unit is 65-75% of replacement cost.