El Paso County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for El Paso County, Colorado. Population: 730,000.
County $/sq ft
$203
Colorado avg: $207
vs State Average
-2%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$406,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Colorado Springs area
- ›Military presence stabilizes economy
Cost by Home Size in El Paso County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $75,045 | $101,500 | $138,213 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $150,090 | $203,000 | $276,426 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $225,136 | $304,500 | $414,638 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $300,181 | $406,000 | $552,851 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $375,226 | $507,500 | $691,064 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $450,271 | $609,000 | $829,277 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $600,362 | $812,000 | $1,105,702 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $750,452 | $1,015,000 | $1,382,128 |
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 0.98× applied to Colorado state average (which itself is 1.10× the national average of $188/sq ft).