Marion County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Marion County, Indiana. Population: 970,000.
County $/sq ft
$183
Indiana avg: $169
vs State Average
+8%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$366,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Indianapolis
- ›State's most active construction market
Cost by Home Size in Marion County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $67,652 | $91,500 | $124,596 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $135,303 | $183,000 | $249,191 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $202,955 | $274,500 | $373,787 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $270,606 | $366,000 | $498,383 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $338,258 | $457,500 | $622,979 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $405,910 | $549,000 | $747,574 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $541,213 | $732,000 | $996,766 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $676,516 | $915,000 | $1,245,957 |
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 Indiana state average (which itself is 0.90× the national average of $188/sq ft).