How much does it cost to build a house in Benton County?

Building a house in Benton County, Arkansas costs approximately $150 per square foot in 2026 for mid-range construction. A 2,000 sq ft home runs about $300,000.

Is Benton County more or less expensive to build in than the rest of Arkansas?

Benton County is 5% more expensive than the Arkansas state average. The state average is $143/sq ft while Benton County runs $150/sq ft.

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Benton County Home Building Costs

Building a house in Benton County, Arkansas costs about $150/sq ft in 2026 — roughly $300,000 for a 2,000 sq ft mid-range home (construction only, land excluded). Population: 300,000.

County $/sq ft

$150

Arkansas avg: $143

vs State Average

+5%

Local market premium

2,000 sq ft home

$300,000

Mid-range estimate

Local Market Factors

›Bentonville/Rogers area
›Walmart HQ effect on local economy

Cost by Home Size in Benton County

Home Size	Basic	Mid-Range	Premium
500 sq ft	$55,452	$75,000	$102,128
1,000 sq ft	$110,904	$150,000	$204,255
1,500 sq ft	$166,356	$225,000	$306,383
2,000 sq ft	$221,809	$300,000	$408,511
2,500 sq ft	$277,261	$375,000	$510,638
3,000 sq ft	$332,713	$450,000	$612,766
4,000 sq ft	$443,617	$600,000	$817,021
5,000 sq ft	$554,521	$750,000	$1,021,277

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 1.05× applied to Arkansas state average (which itself is 0.80× the national average of $179/sq ft).

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Cost data: HouseBuildCalc Permit Cost Index (876,000+ building permits, 1,700+ ZIP codes), U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Construction, BLS Producer Price Index, NAHB Cost of Constructing a Home (published summaries). County-level multipliers are estimates derived from regional market data. For planning purposes only.