Kent County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Kent County, Michigan. Population: 660,000.
County $/sq ft
$175
Michigan avg: $179
vs State Average
-2%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$350,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Grand Rapids
- ›Furniture industry drives skilled labor
Cost by Home Size in Kent County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $64,694 | $87,500 | $119,149 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $129,388 | $175,000 | $238,298 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $194,082 | $262,500 | $357,447 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $258,777 | $350,000 | $476,596 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $323,471 | $437,500 | $595,745 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $388,165 | $525,000 | $714,894 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $517,553 | $700,000 | $953,191 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $646,941 | $875,000 | $1,191,489 |
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 0.98× applied to Michigan state average (which itself is 0.95× the national average of $188/sq ft).