Window replacement cost in Huntington, WV
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per window
- $415 – $1,402
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #201
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Huntington, plan on $4,150 to $14,000 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $415 to $1,402 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Glaziers earn a median of $23.09 an hour in the Huntington area, 16% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Huntington, WV, standard level
$7,100 to $11,100
About $711 to $1,106 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,650 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Huntington, WV
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,250 | $3,200 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,100 | $14,000 | 100% |
Why Huntington prices look the way they do
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, Huntington wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 25% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Huntington metro is 96.3 (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 (88.4) and land at $0 to $0.
How Huntington compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Huntington. Kingsport is the lowest at about $9,050 (midpoint, 10 windows), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WVthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | |
| Charleston, WV60 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Lexington, KY100 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Columbus, OH110 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +5% |
| Cincinnati, OH115 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +3% |
| Kingsport, TN120 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| West Virginia (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Huntington comes in at #201 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Huntington is 0% above the West Virginia figure.
Other West Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Huntington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Huntington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,700 | +17% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | +6% |
Related projects, priced for Huntington
Because every project leans on different trades, Huntington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs −6% and patio door −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,800 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −6% |
Cost by quality level and size in Huntington
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Huntington 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
$4,150 to $8,100
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,100 to $11,100
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,100 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,550 | $5,050 – $7,000 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,150 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,250 – $12,100 | $10,700 – $16,600 | $15,100 – $21,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,400 – $20,200 | $17,800 – $27,600 | $25,200 – $35,000 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Huntington bid
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
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.
Climate in Huntington: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Huntington Tri State Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Huntington (11 of 12 months). January has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Huntington gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 20 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.1 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.0 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 25 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 | 43 | 26 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 47 | 29 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 54 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 86 | 66 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 58 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 46 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 57 | 37 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 30 | 3.6 | Workable |
Huntington 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 Huntington is 0.85 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.09 an hour, which is 16% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $26.91 an hour. BLS counts 30 of them working in the area, 2.1 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 $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.78 and $30.27 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 55.4 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 $20.18 an hour, 15% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $16.46 and $25.62 an hour. About 1,410 work in the metro. That is 100.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.91 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($18.51) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 2.0% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 140,740 jobs in the Huntington-Ashland area. That makes it the 159th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $18.51 | $23.09 | $26.91 | $27.44 | 0.84 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $19.78 | $25.00 | $30.27 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $16.46 | $20.18 | $25.62 | $23.84 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Window replacement in Huntington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Huntington?
For 10 windows, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Huntington area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,100. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Huntington?
About $415 to $1,402 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 Huntington or Charleston?
Charleston is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,050, which is 0% less than Huntington ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Huntington?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $9,100. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Huntington?
$6,250 to $21,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Huntington?
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 Huntington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Huntington expensive for windows compared with the rest of West Virginia?
Huntington is 0% above the West Virginia statewide estimate ($9,050 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in West Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Huntington?
The BLS median is $23.09 an hour in the Huntington area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.51 to $26.91.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Huntington?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,100 and premium work $10,100 to $14,000. 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 Huntington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through December. October 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 Huntington
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.