Window Replacement Cost in 2024

Whether your windows need to be replaced due to age, damage or because they’re energy inefficient, you have a wide range of options and price points. Once you know your budget, you can choose materials and styles that add to your home’s curb appeal.

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Window replacement costs about $450 to $1,700 per window. For a house with 25 windows, that equates to about $11,250 to $42,500. The actual cost of replacing windows depends on the style, materials and glass you choose.

Replacement window costs by style

Here are the most common types of replacement windows with corresponding price estimates. Prices on the higher end generally reflect hiring an expert installer; you can keep costs lower by using a handyman. Involving a structural engineer or contractor (for example, if you’re installing a bay window where there wasn’t one previously) can also drive up pricing.

• Double-hung: $150-$2,000. This window opens from the top and bottom, providing additional ventilation and air circulation.

• Single-hung: $100-$2,000. One half of the window remains in place; the other half slides to open.

• Sliding: $150-$1,800. This window opens horizontally along a track. It’s a common choice for windows that extend close to the ceiling.

• Bay: $900-$7,100. The window combines three or more panes and extends outward from a room. It is also load-bearing and may require additional support.

• Casement: $150-$2,500. The window is hinged on one side and opens outward.

• Picture: $200-$2,000. This window uses large panes of glass that don’t open, making it suitable for letting in light and views.

• Awning: $300-$1,600. The window opens outward from top-mounted hinges, so it can be opened when it rains.

• Transom: $200-$700. These are small, decorative windows that are installed above a door or another window.

Replacement window costs by frame material

Below are average costs for each type of replacement window frame.

• Vinyl: $200-$1,700. Vinyl is a popular choice because of its relatively low cost and easy maintenance.

• Wood: $150-$2,000. Wood frames can create a timeless look, but be aware that they can require the most upkeep due to rotting and warping. 

• Aluminum: $60-$1,000. Aluminum is the most economical option, but it’s not very energy-efficient compared to alternatives. 

• Fiberglass: $300-$2,000. The most expensive option, fiberglass windows are also the most energy-efficient and require the lowest amount of maintenance. 

• Composite: $300-$2,300. Composite windows combine wood with polymers or aluminum to create a stronger frame than wood or vinyl. 

Glass types to consider for replacement windows

These glass choices and upgrades affect your price as well.

• Lamination or tempering for extra strength.

• Tint for extra privacy during the day.

• Glazing and coatings that reflect heat.

• Gas fills and spacers that form a heat transfer barrier between panes.

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Replacement windows can increase your home’s value, but probably not dollar for dollar. The return on investment on window replacement is 70% to 85%. Replacement windows also can improve a home’s curb appeal (especially if the previous windows were visibly damaged), provide better security and be more energy-efficient — all factors that could interest buyers.

Windows that aren’t energy-efficient require your heating and air-conditioning systems to work harder, increasing your monthly energy bill. According to the Department of Energy, heat gained or lost through windows makes up 25% to 30% of a home’s heating and cooling energy use. Installing single-pane windows that meet Energy Star certification standards may reduce household energy bills by an average of 13%^[0]

Homeowners can claim up to $600 in federal tax credits for new windows that meet Energy Star Most Efficient certification requirements^[0]

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