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Local research · updated July 2026

Double-hung windows in Bend, Oregon

Two vertically sliding sashes; both the top and bottom sash open. For Bend's comparatively newer housing stock (though 22.5% of homes still predate 1980), double-hung window replacement is a common project — and in the ENERGY STAR Northern zone, the number that matters most is a low U-factor (≤ 0.22) to keep heat in.

Short answer

Double-hung windows in Bend typically cost $725–$3,300 installed per opening. The low end is a mid-grade vinyl insert from a regional installer; the top is a premium frame, a full-frame installation, or a full-service national brand.

NREL REMDB + BLS PPI, localized to Bend (BEA Regional Price Parity, 2024). How we estimate →

$725–$3,300

installed range per opening for Double-hung window, from a mid-grade insert up to a premium or full-frame job

Source: NREL REMDB + BLS PPI, localized to Bend

22.5%

of Bend homes were built before 1980

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates

U ≤ 0.22

the ENERGY STAR v7.0 number that matters most in the Northern zone

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR v7.0

Is a Double-hung window right for a Bend home?

Both sashes slide vertically and typically tilt inward for cleaning.

Where it fits:

  • Traditional and historic home styles
  • Rooms facing walkways, porches, or patios (no outward projection)
  • Easy cleaning from inside on upper floors

What to weigh:

  • More potential air-leakage paths than hinged styles at equal quality
  • Half the opening ventilates at any one time

Double-hung windows and Bend's climate

Bend sits in the ENERGY STAR Northern zone (IECC zone 5B (cold, dry), Deschutes County), where the priority is a low U-factor (≤ 0.22) to keep heat in.

Double-hung sashes seal against weatherstripping as they slide, so they have more potential air-leakage paths than hinged styles. In the Northern zone, prioritize a well-built unit and a low U-factor (≤ 0.22) to offset that.

New to these numbers? See our plain-English guide to U-factor and SHGC and the full double-hung guide.

What Double-hung windows cost in Bend

Double-hung window replacement in Bend runs $725–$3,300 installed. The low end is a mid-grade vinyl insert from a regional installer; the top is a premium frame, a full-frame installation, or a full-service national brand. Bend is a higher-cost Oregon market driven by growth demand. Cold-climate glass and quality installs run up quotes. Federal 25C is gone; Energy Trust of Oregon may apply for participating utilities. Itemize NFRC numbers — do not use Eugene marine specs here.

That's the national range shifted to Bend's cost level using the BEA Regional Price Parity for Bend, OR (103.6, U.S. = 100; 2024). How we estimate local costs →

For a breakdown by frame material and install type, see our full cost guide.

Installers serving Bend

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Rebates & incentives in Oregon

The federal window tax credit (25C) ended for projects placed in service after December 31, 2025. If your windows were installed in 2025, you can still claim it on your 2025 return — but for new projects there is no federal window credit. State and utility programs are now the main source of window incentives.

Oregon runs IRA Home Energy Rebate programs alongside long-standing state incentives; windows can qualify within a modeled whole-home efficiency retrofit. Verify current availability first. See our Bend guide for the full program list.

Double-hung windows in Bend: FAQ

›What efficiency numbers should a Double-hung window in Bend meet?

Bend sits in the ENERGY STAR Northern zone (IECC 5B (cold, dry)). Qualifying units need a U-factor of 0.22 or lower with an SHGC of at least 0.17. Double-hung sashes seal against weatherstripping as they slide, so they have more potential air-leakage paths than hinged styles. In the Northern zone, prioritize a well-built unit and a low U-factor (≤ 0.22) to offset that.

›How much does Double-hung window replacement cost in Bend?

A useful planning range for Double-hung window replacement in Bend is $725–$3,300 installed. The low end is a mid-grade vinyl insert from a regional installer; the top is a premium frame, a full-frame installation, or a full-service national brand. Bend is a higher-cost Oregon market driven by growth demand. Cold-climate glass and quality installs run up quotes. Federal 25C is gone; Energy Trust of Oregon may apply for participating utilities. Itemize NFRC numbers — do not use Eugene marine specs here.

›Do I need a permit to replace Double-hung windows in Bend?

Replacement generally requires a permit, and new units must meet the current energy code. See our Bend guide for local permitting and rebate details, and always confirm your installer pulls the permit.

Sources

  • — U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (B25034, B25035)
  • — EPA ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 Residential Windows specification
  • — DOE/PNNL IECC climate zone assignments by county
  • — NREL residential window cost analysis (planning ranges)