Pinpointing the average cost to replace windows is a tricky business for a number of reasons. The most glaring reason is that there is often to rhyme or reason to how local dealers and window companies bid out jobs. In fact, I’ve seen price quotes using the same windows for the same project specs differ by 100% – one company bid out at $10K and another bid out at $20K. For the same exact product and service.
Having said that, it’s completely understandable for consumers and homeowners to want to know what they can expect to pay. In that vein, we have provided ballpark pricing on the average cost to replace windows for the five main window types. Specifically, these include vinyl, fiberglass, wood-clad, composite, and aluminum. Take it all with a grain of salt, but this is our best attempt to provide mid range cost ranges.
Bottom Line: There is no real average cost because companies will bid out your project at whatever price they deem fit. However, I think these are fair market prices below.
(Always collect 3 to 4 additional bids)
Bill — Site Editor
Average Cost To Replace Windows 2025
Here are our best guesstimates at the fair market price for fully installed windows in 2025.
Vinyl Windows: (average price point) $650 to $850 fully installed
Wood-Clad Options: (average price point) $1650 to $1850 fully installed
Fiberglass Windows: (average price point) $1350 to $1550 fully installed
Aluminum Options: (average price point) $250 to $450 fully installed
Composite Windows: (average price point) $900 to $1100 fully installed
Standard Frame From Sunrise
The Standard frame from Sunrise has a better extrusion from the lower end Essentials Series. It does not include some of the upgrades (reinforced fiberglass sash or sash tilt locking features) included on the Verde or Restorations models (which is reflected in the lower cost). Like these more expensive models, the Standard frame includes frame finish color options and a variety of glass package options.
Average Cost To Replace Windows: $850 (installed)
Craftsman Portrait Series From Amerimax
The Craftsman Portrait from Amerimax has triple weatherstripping, double strength glass and a good Super Spacer. Additionally, the frame is considered somewhat bulky (not a bad thing), even sight lines on the frame and a 20 year warranty on labor and materials. Expect a U factor around .29, which is a nice number.
Fair Price: $750 (installed)
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Mid Range Costs And Prices
Installed mid range costs range in price from $475 to $600 for top vinyl performers in the market. All of these selection offers great value and good performance numbers. Subsequently, they aren’t the cheapest vinyl options on the market, but they offer as good a value as almost anything on the market.
Average Cost To Replace Windows: Soft-Lite Pro Series
The Imperial Pro from Soft-Lite is a very good vinyl window that uses foam fills in the frame, has double strength glass, a screen that locks in place, sash reinforcements and a good balance cover. Also, the window is a step up from the Barrington Series and has a strong frame that uses a great sill design.
The Imperial Pro is probably not as good as the LS (see below). Specifically, it differs from the LS in that the Pro has a slightly thinner frame, which means more glass area, but not as strong a frame. Lastly, expect the U factor to come in around .28, which is very respectable.
Fair Price: $875 (installed)
Relections 5500 Series From Simonton
Our final mid range vinyl window is the Reflections 5500 from Simonton. The 5500 is one of their top of the line models and uses a fairly bulky frame and includes a Super Spacer, 366 glass package and double strength glass. Expect an AI of .17 and a U factor around .17. Additionally, these are probably the best numbers at this price point and is the result of the bulkier frame.
Average Cost To Replace Windows: $750 (installed)
500 Series From Okna
The 500 Series from Okna is their mid range vinyl frame that has some nice upgrades from their entry level 400 series. Additionally, it uses a stronger sill wall and uses an upgraded spacer. Subsequently, the 500 is a solid window with good numbers – expect an AI of .02 and a DP50. All in all, this is a very good choice for the price and Okna enjoys a very good reputation among industry professionals.
Fair Price: $800 (installed)
Average Cost To Replace Windows Soft-Lite Imperial LS
The LS is a step up from the Pro and will generally cost around $75 more per window. Additionally, the welds are stronger on the LS and the frame is slightly bulkier, resulting in a stronger extrusion. Further, the LS has triple weatherstripping, a stronger sill reinforcement and an Intercept Spacer between the panes of glass.
Performance wise, the Pro and LS are similar, although the AI on the LS will be a bit lower. In other words, the LS will let in a bit less air. However, this will probably not be noticeable to most homeowners. Lastly, while the LS is a step below the Soft-Lite Elements, it is a very good window that should perform well for most homeowners.
Fair Price: $1000 (installed)
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