Douglas County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Douglas County, Kansas. Population: 125,000.
County $/sq ft
$157
Kansas avg: $160
vs State Average
-2%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$314,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Lawrence/KU area
- ›University town pricing
Cost by Home Size in Douglas County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $58,040 | $78,500 | $106,894 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $116,080 | $157,000 | $213,787 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $174,120 | $235,500 | $320,681 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $232,160 | $314,000 | $427,574 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $290,199 | $392,500 | $534,468 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $348,239 | $471,000 | $641,362 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $464,319 | $628,000 | $855,149 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $580,399 | $785,000 | $1,068,936 |
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 Kansas state average (which itself is 0.85× the national average of $188/sq ft).