Window replacement cost in Fargo, ND
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,450 – $14,700
- Per window
- $446 – $1,471
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Fargo, plan on $4,450 to $14,700 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $446 to $1,471 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.7).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Fargo, ND, standard level
$7,550 to $11,600
About $753 to $1,163 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,350 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,550 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Fargo, ND
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,800 | $3,950 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,450 | $9,600 | $14,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Fargo 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, Fargo wages are 1.05 times the national level. Labor makes up about 29% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fargo metro is 95.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,800, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Specs and site conditions that change a Fargo bid
Count
Replacing 10 to 15 windows runs $4,500-$22,500; at 25 windows it is $11,250-$37,500.
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).
Fargo labor market for windows
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Fargo is 1.05 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.64 an hour, which is 12% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $28.78 and $30.64 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $28.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.34 and $31.06 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 59.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.02 an hour, 5% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $29.33 an hour. About 1,040 work in the metro. That is 70.0 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 glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.64 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $0. At the 25th percentile ($28.78) it shrinks by about $90. The total moves by 0.0% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 148,660 jobs in the Fargo area. That makes it the 156th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $28.78 | $30.64 | $30.64 | $27.44 | 1.12 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.34 | $28.34 | $31.06 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.26 | $25.02 | $29.33 | $23.84 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Fargo?
Because every project leans on different trades, Fargo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs −1% and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $5,950 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −2% |
Fargo against nearby metros and the rest of North Dakota
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Fargo. Sioux Falls is the lowest at about $9,000 (midpoint, 10 windows), 235 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, NDthis page | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,600 | |
| St. Cloud, MN150 miles | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | +1% |
| Bismarck, ND190 miles | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
| Minneapolis, MN215 miles | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +10% |
| Duluth, MN215 miles | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,700 | +1% |
| Sioux Falls, SD235 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −6% |
| North Dakota (statewide) | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Fargo comes in at #96 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Fargo is 1% above the North Dakota figure.
Other North Dakota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Fargo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fargo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −8% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −7% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −6% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,700 | +11% |
Climate in Fargo: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fargo Hector Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fargo (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Fargo gets about 24 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 1.5 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 18 | 0 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 23 | 4 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 36 | 18 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 44 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 56 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 48 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 35 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 38 | 21 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 24 | 8 | 0.9 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Fargo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fargo 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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,450 to $8,550
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,550 to $11,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,600 to $14,700
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,250 – $4,300 | $3,750 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,350 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,450 – $8,550 | $7,550 – $11,600 | $10,600 – $14,700 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,700 – $12,800 | $11,300 – $17,400 | $15,900 – $22,100 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,100 – $21,400 | $18,800 – $29,100 | $26,500 – $36,800 |
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Window replacement in Fargo: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Fargo?
For 10 windows, expect $4,450 to $14,700 in the Fargo area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,550 to $11,600. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Fargo?
About $446 to $1,471 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 Fargo or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,650, which is 1% more than Fargo ($9,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fargo?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $9,600. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Fargo?
$6,700 to $22,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Fargo?
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 Fargo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fargo expensive for windows compared with the rest of North Dakota?
Fargo is 1% above the North Dakota statewide estimate ($9,500 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in North Dakota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Fargo?
The BLS median is $30.64 an hour in the Fargo area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.78 to $30.64.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Fargo?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,450 to $8,550 and premium work $10,600 to $14,700. 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 Fargo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Fargo
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.