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Middlesex County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Population: 1,630,000.
County $/sq ft
$284
Massachusetts avg: $254
vs State Average
+12%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$568,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Boston suburbs/Cambridge
- ›Tech and biotech labor market drives costs
Cost by Home Size in Middlesex County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $104,989 | $142,000 | $193,362 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $209,979 | $284,000 | $386,723 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $314,968 | $426,000 | $580,085 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $419,957 | $568,000 | $773,447 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $524,947 | $710,000 | $966,809 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $629,936 | $852,000 | $1,160,170 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $839,915 | $1,136,000 | $1,546,894 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $1,049,894 | $1,420,000 | $1,933,617 |
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 1.12× applied to Massachusetts state average (which itself is 1.35× the national average of $188/sq ft).