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Suffolk County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Population: 810,000.
County $/sq ft
$305
Massachusetts avg: $254
vs State Average
+20%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$610,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Boston proper
- ›Highest costs in state
- ›Limited lots, complex permitting
Cost by Home Size in Suffolk County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $112,753 | $152,500 | $207,660 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $225,505 | $305,000 | $415,319 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $338,258 | $457,500 | $622,979 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $451,011 | $610,000 | $830,638 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $563,763 | $762,500 | $1,038,298 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $676,516 | $915,000 | $1,245,957 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $902,021 | $1,220,000 | $1,661,277 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $1,127,527 | $1,525,000 | $2,076,596 |
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 1.20× applied to Massachusetts state average (which itself is 1.35× the national average of $188/sq ft).