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Cost to Build a House in Dallas, Texas (2026)

A 2,000 sq ft mid-range home in Dallas costs approximately $303,648$386,462, or $182/sq ft.

$134
Basic $/sq ft
builder-grade
$182
Mid-Range $/sq ft
most common
$247
Premium $/sq ft
custom finishes
$345,055
2,000 sq ft (Mid)
two-story estimate

Estimated Build Cost in Texas

$328,624

Range: $289,189$368,059

$164
per sq ft
$1,747/mo
est. mortgage

Configure Your Build

5004,0008,000

Upgraded finishes, quality materials

20% ($65,725)
3%20%50%

Mid-Range Finish Includes

  • Quartz countertops
  • Hardwood floors
  • Semi-custom cabinets
  • Upgraded fixtures
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Line-Item Estimate

2,000 sq ft · mid quality
🏗️Foundation & Concrete
Full basement or reinforced crawl space
$32,862
10%
🪵Framing & Structure
Advanced framing techniques, engineered lumber
$52,580
16%
🏠Exterior & Roofing
Fiber cement siding, architectural shingles
$42,721
13%
HVAC / Plumbing / Electrical
High-efficiency HVAC, PEX plumbing, 200A service
$59,152
18%
🧱Insulation & Drywall
Blown-in insulation, smooth-finish drywall
$23,004
7%
🎨Interior Finishes
Quartz counters, hardwood floors, semi-custom cabinets
$52,580
16%
Total Estimate
Range: $289,189$368,059
$328,624
$164/sq ft avg

* Excludes land cost, which varies widely by location. Add $20,000–$200,000+ depending on your area.

Building in Dallas: What to Know

  • Fast growth, strong labor demand
  • DFW metro premium
  • Black cotton clay soils

Cost by Size in Dallas

1,000 sq ft$172,528
1,500 sq ft$258,791
2,000 sq ft$345,055
2,500 sq ft$431,319
3,000 sq ft$517,583

About Construction Costs in Dallas

Building a new home in Dallas, Texas in 2026 costs approximately $182 per square foot for mid-range construction — putting a 2,000 sq ft home at roughly $345,055 for the structure alone (excluding land). Dallas is 5% more expensive than the Texas state average, driven by local labor market conditions and construction demand.

Texas as a whole has a cost multiplier of 0.92× the national average. Combined with Dallas's local adjustment of 1.05×, the effective multiplier for this city is 0.97× the national baseline.

These estimates cover construction costs only and do not include land, which varies significantly in Dallas. Always obtain bids from at least 2–3 licensed general contractors in the area for an accurate project budget.

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