Sources: Fixr window replacement cost guide (updated January 21, 2026) and This Old House 2026 window survey (updated August 11, 2026). National figures, not EcoPitch prices.
Window replacement cost in 2026 runs about $450 to $1,200 per window installed across the US, and homeowners spent an average of $7,183 per project in This Old House's 2026 survey. Where your home lands in that range comes down to how many windows you replace, the frame and glass you pick, and what the installer finds once the old units come out. This guide walks through each of those, using dated national sources, so you can read any quote with a clear head. When you want a real number for your own house, our window replacement team measures every opening for free.
What's in this guide
- What does window replacement cost in 2026?
- How much does it cost to replace a full house of windows?
- Cost by frame material
- Cost by window style
- Glass packages and what they add
- Labor and the type of install
- Costs that show up after the old window comes out
- What is the cheapest time of year to replace windows?
- Is it worth replacing 20 or 30 year old windows?
- Is it cheaper to repair a window or replace it?
- What goes into a window quote from EcoPitch
- Window replacement cost questions
What does window replacement cost in 2026?
The big national cost guides don't agree, and the gap is worth understanding before you compare quotes. Here is what three of them say, with the date each was last updated.
| Source | Average per window | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| This Old House, 2026 survey of 1,000 homeowners (Aug 2026) | $517 | $400 to $609 by glass type |
| Fixr cost guide (Jan 2026) | $800 | $450 to $1,200 |
| Bob Vila, using Angi data (Jun 2024) | $280 | $180 to $409 |
Sources: This Old House, Fixr, Bob Vila.
Why so far apart? The Bob Vila figures are the oldest of the three, from 2024.
This Old House reports what its 1,000 survey respondents actually paid. Fixr's ranges include premium frames and triple-pane glass, which pull its average up. Fixr also notes that a single window can run anywhere from $300 to $3,000 depending on size, type and materials.
The practical takeaway: a standard vinyl double-hung in a sound opening sits near the low end. Large, custom-shaped or premium units sit near the top. Most homes have a mix of both.
How much does it cost to replace a full house of windows?
The number of windows drives the total more than anything else. Fixr's project ranges give a good feel for it:
| Project size | Typical total (Fixr, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 1 window | $450 to $1,200 |
| 5 to 10 windows | $2,250 to $12,000 |
| 11 to 20 windows | $4,950 to $24,000 |
| 21 to 25 windows | $9,450 to $30,000 |
| One-story home (10 to 15 windows) | $8,000 to $12,000 |
| Two-story home (15 to 30 windows) | $12,000 to $24,000 |
This Old House found that homeowners replaced an average of seven windows per project in 2026, down from about nine in early 2025. Replacing a few windows at a time works, though This Old House also notes that package or volume pricing can lower the cost per window on a bigger order.
A one-story home in Southaven or Olive Branch with 10 to 15 windows falls in that one-story band. A two-story home with arched windows over the entry, like the one pictured above, sits higher because each custom shape is its own build.
Cost by frame material
Frame material is one of the biggest price swings. This Old House reports the average its survey group paid per window; Fixr gives a wider installed range.
| Frame | Average paid (This Old House 2026) | Range per window (Fixr 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | $453 | $200 to $800 |
| Vinyl | $472 | $350 to $800 |
| Composite | $513 | $300 to $2,500 |
| Wood | $544 | $600 to $2,000 |
| Fiberglass | $564 | $400 to $1,500 |
Vinyl is priced near the bottom of both sources, which is why it's the usual pick for value. Fiberglass and wood cost more. We install vinyl, fiberglass and aluminum frames, and we help you match the frame to the home and the budget.
Cost by window style
In the This Old House survey, most common styles landed within about $80 of each other per window:
| Style | Average paid per window (This Old House 2026) |
|---|---|
| Single-hung | $474 |
| Casement | $529 |
| Sliding | $531 |
| Picture | $540 |
| Bay | $550 |
| Double-hung | $551 |
Be careful with the bay window figure. A full projecting bay or bow is a much bigger build than one flat window, and Bob Vila lists bay units at $900 to $7,100 for materials alone, with bow units at $1,500 to $6,500. Ask for bays and bows to be priced as their own line, not as "one window."
Glass packages and what they add
The glass is where comfort in a Mid-South summer is won or lost. This Old House found that single-pane units averaged $400, double-pane $529 and triple-pane $609 per window. Fixr's installed ranges run wider: $450 to $2,000 for double-pane and $1,000 to $4,000 for triple-pane units.
- Low-E coatings cut the heat coming in through the glass, which matters on a home that faces long, hot summers. Fixr lists low-E units at $300 to $1,100 per window.
- Gas fills between the panes are another upgrade that raises the price, This Old House notes.
- Tempered or laminated glass adds $100 to $800 per window, according to Fixr.
- Impact-rated laminated glass holds together when it's hit instead of shattering into the room. If hail and wind-driven debris worry you, see our storm window protection options.
If you were counting on the federal tax credit for energy-efficient windows, check the dates. The IRS says the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit applies to property placed in service "on or after Jan. 1, 2023, and before December 31, 2025," with the credit for windows capped at $600. Windows installed in 2026 don't qualify. (IRS, page updated April 28, 2026.)
Labor and the type of install
Fixr puts labor at about $150 to $300 for smaller windows and up to $800 for large bay or bow units, or roughly 30% of the total. The type of install moves that number most.
- Insert (pocket) replacement. The new window fits inside the existing frame, so the siding, brick trim and inside casing stay put. Bob Vila lists insert labor at $100 to $300 per window. This is the usual choice when the frame is sound.
- Full-frame replacement. The whole unit comes out down to the rough opening. It costs more, $180 to $1,500 per window in Bob Vila's figures, but it is the right fix when the frame is rotted or the opening is changing size.
- Second-story and hard-to-reach windows take more time and setup, so they cost more to install, This Old House notes.
For brand-new openings in an addition or a remodel, see our window installation page, which covers new-construction windows and how the flashing ties into the wall.
Costs that show up after the old window comes out
A careful quote names these up front, so they don't turn into surprises later:
- Rot and water damage. Soft sills and framing have to be fixed before a new window goes in. Humidity is hard on wood frames, so older homes see this more.
- Permits. Fixr puts permit fees at $50 to $300 on average and notes that some cities require one for any window replacement. Rules differ from town to town, so ask whether yours needs one and who pulls it.
- Lead-safe work on older homes. If your home was built before 1978, it may have lead-based paint. The EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires firms paid to do work that disturbs painted surfaces in those homes to be EPA-certified and to follow lead-safe practices. Old window frames are often painted, so ask about it on any pre-1978 house.
- Removal and disposal of the old units, plus trim and finish work around each opening.
What is the cheapest time of year to replace windows?
Fixr says fall and winter, when window companies are less busy and labor may be discounted. Spring and summer are peak season. Around here there's a second reason to plan ahead: spring brings the worst hail and wind of the year, so it makes sense to replace failing windows in a calmer stretch rather than after a storm has already broken one.
Is it worth replacing 20 or 30 year old windows?
Age alone isn't the test. How the window is performing is. These are the signs we look for:
- Fog or condensation between the panes, which means the seal has failed
- Drafts near the frame, or one room that's always the hottest in July
- Sashes that stick, won't stay up or won't lock
- Soft wood, rot, peeling paint or water stains around the sill
- Cracked or broken glass after hail, wind or flying debris
On the payback side, This Old House found that about 36% of homeowners who installed double-pane windows reported lower monthly energy bills, and $25 to $49 a month was the most common savings range. That's roughly $300 to $588 a year. It won't cover the whole cost by itself, but with comfort and fewer drafts added in, it's a real part of the math on an older home.
Is it cheaper to repair a window or replace it?
Usually, yes, when only one part has failed. If the frame is sound and the problem is a broken lock, worn weatherstripping, one cracked pane or a single failed seal, a window repair often costs a fraction of a new unit. Replacement makes more sense when frames are rotted, several parts have failed at once, or the windows are 20 or more years old and failing together.
Replacing just the glass is an option too. A failed insulated glass unit can sometimes be swapped without replacing the whole window, though it costs more than a simple hardware fix. The free assessment tells you which way to go, and we'll say so when a repair is the better buy.
What goes into a window quote from EcoPitch
We don't publish a price list, because every home's openings are different. Here's what you get instead:
- A free in-home assessment. We measure every opening and check the condition of each frame.
- Options that fit the home. Double-hung, casement, picture, bay and bow, or sliding windows, in vinyl, fiberglass or aluminum frames, with the glass package that suits the room.
- A written quote, itemized by window. Material, glass package, install and disposal of the old units each show as their own line, so you can see where every dollar goes.
- Repair where repair makes sense. If a window only needs a seal, a pane or new hardware, we say so.
- Storm damage documented. Storm-damaged windows are often covered under homeowner policies, and we document window damage the same way we document a roof claim.
We're based in Hernando and replace windows across Southaven, Olive Branch and Horn Lake, plus window replacement in Memphis, Germantown, Collierville and Bartlett.
Ready for a number that fits your house instead of a national average? Start with our window replacement page, or use the form on this page for a free in-home assessment.
Window replacement cost questions
How much does it cost to replace 10 windows?
Fixr's 2026 guide puts 5 to 10 windows at $2,250 to $12,000 and a one-story home with 10 to 15 windows at $8,000 to $12,000. Where yours lands depends on the frame, the glass and how many openings need repairs before the new units go in.
Should I replace all my windows at once?
You don't have to. In This Old House's 2026 survey, homeowners replaced an average of seven windows per project. Doing more at once can lower the price per window, since package or volume pricing is common, so it's worth pricing both ways.
Is it cheaper to replace just the glass instead of the whole window?
Often, yes, if the frame is sound and only the glass or a seal has failed. A failed insulated glass unit costs more than a hardware fix but less than a new window. If the frame is rotted or several parts have failed, a full replacement is the better buy.
What is the best replacement window for the money?
For most homes it's a vinyl window with a double-pane, low-E glass package. Vinyl averaged $472 a window in This Old House's 2026 survey, near the bottom of every frame type, and double-pane glass averaged $529 a window.
Can I still get a federal tax credit for new windows in 2026?
No. The IRS says the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covers property placed in service on or after January 1, 2023, and before December 31, 2025. Windows installed in 2026 don't qualify.
Does EcoPitch charge for a window estimate?
No. We do a free in-home assessment, measure every opening, check each frame and give you a written quote itemized by window, with no obligation to go ahead.