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Window Replacement Cost in Minnesota (2026)

Window replacements in Minnesota typically run $7,400–$17,400 for a 10-window 1,500 sq ft single-story full-house window replacement, with vinyl-frame double-hung the dominant residential choice and ENERGY STAR Northern climate-zone glazing requirements (U-factor ≤ 0.27, no SHGC limit). Minnesota's combination of 60-inch frost depth across the northern half (Itasca, Cook, Lake, St. Louis, Koochiching, Beltrami, Roseau, Lake of the Woods counties), -40°F winter low temperatures driving Minnesota Energy Code U-0.27 maximum-U-factor mandate, F3 freeze-thaw cycling driving aggressive sealant replacement at 3-4 year intervals, and statewide Tornado Alley exposure across the southern half drives extreme cold-climate-and-Minnesota-Energy-Code-driven glazing selection.

State Minnesota
Cities Covered 24
Typical 10-window 1,500 sq ft single-story full-house window replacement $7,400 – $17,400
BLS carpenter wage $27.34/hr

Minnesota climate, wind & energy-code drivers

  • ENERGY STAR climate zone: Northern — coldest climates, U-factor priority (U ≤ 0.27 in coldest tier)
  • IECC climate zone: 6A-7
  • Maximum U-factor: 0.27 (IECC 2021 + state amendments)
  • Maximum SHGC: No limit (cold climate)
  • ASCE 7-22 design wind speed: 115 mph (Risk Category II)
  • Hurricane impact-rated requirement: No statewide impact-rated requirement
  • Dominant residential frame material: Vinyl frame — dominant in most climates, lowest cost-per-window
  • Historic-preservation overlay prevalence: Moderate — selected metro historic districts with review
  • EPA RRP lead-safe trigger (pre-1978 housing share): Moderate — 20-40% pre-1978 housing share, EPA RRP required on selected replacements

Minnesota licensing, lead-safe & permits

  • License status: Statewide license required
  • License board: Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry — Residential Building Contractor License + Residential Remodeler License (official site)
  • Permit: city or county building permit required for window opening modification; MN DLI Residential Building Contractor license required; MN DLI Residential Remodeler License required for replacement-only work; Minnesota Energy Code R402 mandatory U-0.27 maximum window U-factor — one of the lowest mandatory U-factor mandates in the U.S.

How window replacement costs vary in Minnesota

State-specific code or insurance rule: Minnesota Energy Code R402.1.3 imposes one of the lowest mandatory window U-factor mandates in the U.S. at U-0.27 — every Minnesota residential window installation requires triple-glazed argon or krypton-fill units or low-e double-glazed at minimum to meet the U-factor floor, plus the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry mandates a Residential Building Contractor License examination covering Minnesota Energy Code R402 specifically and a separate Residential Remodeler License for replacement-only work — making Minnesota one of the few states with dual-credential mandatory licensing for residential window work.

Cities in Minnesota

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Apple Valley, MN

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Blaine, MN

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Bloomington, MN

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Brooklyn Park, MN

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Burnsville, MN

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Coon Rapids, MN

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Duluth, MN

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Eagan, MN

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Eden Prairie, MN

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Edina, MN

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Lakeville, MN

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Mankato, MN

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Maple Grove, MN

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Maplewood, MN

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Minneapolis, MN

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Minnetonka, MN

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Moorhead, MN

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Plymouth, MN

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Rochester, MN

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Shakopee, MN

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St Cloud, MN

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St Louis Park, MN

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St Paul, MN

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Woodbury, MN

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Pricing ranges reflect Minnesota market labor (BLS OEWS carpenter (window installers) mean $27.34/hr) and Woogoro regional cost modeling. For the most localized estimate, see your nearest city page above.