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District of Columbia Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Population: 689,000.
County $/sq ft
$291
District of Columbia avg: $291
vs State Average
+0%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$582,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Federal city
- ›Historic preservation requirements widespread
- ›High permit complexity
Cost by Home Size in District of Columbia
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $107,577 | $145,500 | $198,128 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $215,154 | $291,000 | $396,255 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $322,731 | $436,500 | $594,383 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $430,309 | $582,000 | $792,511 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $537,886 | $727,500 | $990,638 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $645,463 | $873,000 | $1,188,766 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $860,617 | $1,164,000 | $1,585,021 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $1,075,771 | $1,455,000 | $1,981,277 |
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 1.00× applied to District of Columbia state average (which itself is 1.55× the national average of $188/sq ft).