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Worcester County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Worcester County, Massachusetts. Population: 850,000.
County $/sq ft
$241
Massachusetts avg: $254
vs State Average
-5%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$482,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Central MA
- ›More affordable than Greater Boston
Cost by Home Size in Worcester County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $89,093 | $120,500 | $164,085 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $178,186 | $241,000 | $328,170 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $267,279 | $361,500 | $492,255 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $356,372 | $482,000 | $656,340 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $445,465 | $602,500 | $820,426 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $534,559 | $723,000 | $984,511 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $712,745 | $964,000 | $1,312,681 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $890,931 | $1,205,000 | $1,640,851 |
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 0.95× applied to Massachusetts state average (which itself is 1.35× the national average of $188/sq ft).