Suffolk County Home Building Costs
Building a house in Suffolk County, Massachusetts costs about $289/sq ft in 2026 — roughly $578,000 for a 2,000 sq ft mid-range home (construction only, land excluded). Population: 810,000.
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 | $106,838 | $144,500 | $196,766 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $213,676 | $289,000 | $393,532 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $320,513 | $433,500 | $590,298 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $427,351 | $578,000 | $787,064 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $534,189 | $722,500 | $983,830 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $641,027 | $867,000 | $1,180,596 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $854,702 | $1,156,000 | $1,574,128 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $1,068,378 | $1,445,000 | $1,967,660 |
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 $179/sq ft).
Cost data: HouseBuildCalc Permit Cost Index (876,000+ building permits, 1,700+ ZIP codes), U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Construction, BLS Producer Price Index, NAHB Cost of Constructing a Home (published summaries). County-level multipliers are estimates derived from regional market data. For planning purposes only.