Sussex County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Sussex County, Delaware. Population: 240,000.
County $/sq ft
$193
Delaware avg: $197
vs State Average
-2%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$386,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Beach resort area
- ›Seasonal demand spikes
Cost by Home Size in Sussex County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $71,348 | $96,500 | $131,404 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $142,697 | $193,000 | $262,809 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $214,045 | $289,500 | $394,213 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $285,394 | $386,000 | $525,617 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $356,742 | $482,500 | $657,021 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $428,090 | $579,000 | $788,426 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $570,787 | $772,000 | $1,051,234 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $713,484 | $965,000 | $1,314,043 |
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 Delaware state average (which itself is 1.05× the national average of $188/sq ft).