Montgomery County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Montgomery County, Maryland. Population: 1,060,000.
County $/sq ft
$255
Maryland avg: $222
vs State Average
+15%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$510,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›DC suburb
- ›Highest costs in state
- ›Strict energy codes
Cost by Home Size in Montgomery County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $94,269 | $127,500 | $173,617 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $188,537 | $255,000 | $347,234 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $282,806 | $382,500 | $520,851 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $377,074 | $510,000 | $694,468 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $471,343 | $637,500 | $868,085 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $565,612 | $765,000 | $1,041,702 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $754,149 | $1,020,000 | $1,388,936 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $942,686 | $1,275,000 | $1,736,170 |
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 1.15× applied to Maryland state average (which itself is 1.18× the national average of $188/sq ft).