Window replacement cost in Akron, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,350 – $14,400
- Per window
- $435 – $1,437
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #145
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Akron, OH usually costs $4,350 to $14,400 for 10 windows. That works out to about $435 to $1,437 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $390 less. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Akron, OH, standard level
$7,350 to $11,400
About $735 to $1,136 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,150 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,350 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Akron, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,700 | $3,850 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,350 | $14,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Akron number
Labor is 29% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is glaziers (50%), carpenters (40%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Akron the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Akron is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,650 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.4: $0 to $0.
Cost by quality level and size in Akron
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Akron. 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
$4,350 to $8,350
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,350 to $11,400
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,400 to $14,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,150 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,200 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,350 – $8,350 | $7,350 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,500 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,500 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,900 – $20,900 | $18,400 – $28,400 | $25,900 – $35,900 |
Akron 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, Akron Fulton 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 Akron 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.
Akron gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 40 | 22 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 55 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 44 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 27 | 2.0 | Cold |
Related projects, priced for Akron
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Akron wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+2%) and front door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
Why two Akron quotes can differ
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).
What local crews earn in Akron
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 Akron the blend is 1.02.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.15 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.61 and $32.53 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 3.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.36 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.61 and $37.10 an hour. About 980 work in the metro. That is 30.7 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 $25.20 an hour, which is 6% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.46 and $30.39 an hour. BLS counts 3,560 of them working in the area, 111.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $210 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $220. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 2.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Akron has 319,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 80th 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% | $23.61 | $28.15 | $32.53 | $27.44 | 1.03 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.61 | $29.36 | $37.10 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.46 | $25.20 | $30.39 | $23.84 | 1.06 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Akron against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Akron. Wheeling is the lowest at about $9,100 (midpoint, 10 windows), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OHthis page | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | |
| Canton, OH30 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −1% |
| Youngstown, OH30 miles | $4,300 – $14,200 | $9,250 | −1% |
| Cleveland, OH35 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Wheeling, WV85 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA90 miles | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | +3% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Akron ranks #145 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Akron is 0% below the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +2% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Akron against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +12% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,800 | $9,600 | +3% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −5% |
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Window replacement in Akron: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Akron?
For 10 windows, expect $4,350 to $14,400 in the Akron area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,350 to $11,400. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Akron?
About $435 to $1,437 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 Akron or Canton?
Canton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,300, which is 1% less than Akron ($9,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Akron?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $9,350. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Akron?
$6,500 to $21,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Akron?
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 Akron area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Akron expensive for windows compared with the rest of Ohio?
Akron is 0% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($9,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Akron?
The BLS median is $28.15 an hour in the Akron area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.61 to $32.53.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Akron?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,350 and premium work $10,400 to $14,400. 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 Akron?
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.
Window replacement near Akron
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.