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Local research · updated July 2026

Double-hung windows in College Station, Texas

Two vertically sliding sashes; both the top and bottom sash open. For College Station's comparatively newer housing stock (though 19% of homes still predate 1980), double-hung window replacement is a common project — and in the ENERGY STAR Southern zone, the number that matters most is a low SHGC (≤ 0.23) to block solar heat.

Short answer

Double-hung windows in College Station typically cost $635–$2,900 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 College Station (BEA Regional Price Parity, 2024). How we estimate →

$635–$2,900

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 College Station

19%

of College Station homes were built before 1980

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

SHGC ≤ 0.23

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

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR v7.0

Is a Double-hung window right for a College Station 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 College Station's climate

College Station sits in the ENERGY STAR Southern zone (IECC zone 2A (hot, humid), Brazos County), where the priority is a low SHGC (≤ 0.23) to block solar heat.

Double-hung sashes seal against weatherstripping as they slide, so they have more potential air-leakage paths than hinged styles. In the Southern zone, prioritize a well-built unit and low-SHGC glass (≤ 0.23) 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 College Station

Double-hung window replacement in College Station runs $635–$2,900 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. University-market pricing is competitive. Growth demand can tighten labor. Federal 25C is gone. Itemize NFRC numbers and permit.

That's the national range shifted to College Station's cost level using the BEA Regional Price Parity for College Station-Bryan, TX (91, 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 College Station

A sample of companies with locations in the College Station market. See the full College Station directory for all listings, our map, and featured-partner disclosures.

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Rebates & incentives in Texas

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.

Texas accepted IRA rebate funding but program rollout has lagged; check the State Energy Conservation Office for current status before counting on it. See our College Station guide for the full program list.

Double-hung windows in College Station: FAQ

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

College Station sits in the ENERGY STAR Southern zone (IECC 2A (hot, humid)). Qualifying units need a U-factor of 0.32 or lower and an SHGC of 0.23 or lower. Double-hung sashes seal against weatherstripping as they slide, so they have more potential air-leakage paths than hinged styles. In the Southern zone, prioritize a well-built unit and low-SHGC glass (≤ 0.23) to offset that.

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

A useful planning range for Double-hung window replacement in College Station is $635–$2,900 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. University-market pricing is competitive. Growth demand can tighten labor. Federal 25C is gone. Itemize NFRC numbers and permit.

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

Replacement generally requires a permit, and new units must meet the current energy code. See our College Station 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)