Linn County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Linn County, Iowa. Population: 230,000.
County $/sq ft
$167
Iowa avg: $164
vs State Average
+2%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$334,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Cedar Rapids
- ›Manufacturing hub
Cost by Home Size in Linn County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $61,737 | $83,500 | $113,702 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $123,473 | $167,000 | $227,404 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $185,210 | $250,500 | $341,106 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $246,947 | $334,000 | $454,809 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $308,684 | $417,500 | $568,511 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $370,420 | $501,000 | $682,213 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $493,894 | $668,000 | $909,617 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $617,367 | $835,000 | $1,137,021 |
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 1.02× applied to Iowa state average (which itself is 0.87× the national average of $188/sq ft).