Window Replacement
in Ames.
Average ROI at resale · Ames
A mid-range window replacement across the Ames typically runs $22,781 at completion and returns $15,932 at resale, a 69.9% ROI according to 2025 Cost vs. Value data for the Ames market.
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Typical Range
$5,000 to $20,000
Typical Window Replacement projects in Ames run $5,000 to $20,000. Mid-range projects in this region recoup about 71% at resale (Cost vs Value data).
What Window Replacement Returns in Ames
Mid-range cost and resale value from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.
| Project | Cost | Resale Value | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window Replacement | Vinyl | $22,781 | $15,932 | 70% |
| Window Replacement | Wood | $26,149 | $17,897 | 68% |
Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier.
Window Replacement ROI Trend
Regional ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 73.4% |
| 2020 | 72.3% |
| 2021 | 68.6% |
| 2022 | 67.5% |
| 2023 | 70.3% |
| 2024 | 64.8% |
| 2025 | 69.9% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2019 to 2025.
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