Jefferson County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Jefferson County, Alabama. Population: 672,000.
County $/sq ft
$166
Alabama avg: $154
vs State Average
+8%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$332,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Birmingham metro area
- ›Higher labor costs than state avg
Cost by Home Size in Jefferson County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $61,367 | $83,000 | $113,021 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $122,734 | $166,000 | $226,043 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $184,101 | $249,000 | $339,064 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $245,468 | $332,000 | $452,085 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $306,835 | $415,000 | $565,106 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $368,202 | $498,000 | $678,128 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $490,936 | $664,000 | $904,170 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $613,670 | $830,000 | $1,130,213 |
Costs are estimates only and represent construction costs, excluding land, architect fees, permits, and landscaping. Add 30–40% to these figures for total project cost.
County multiplier of 1.08× applied to Alabama state average (which itself is 0.82× the national average of $188/sq ft).