Hennepin County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Hennepin County, Minnesota. Population: 1,265,000.
County $/sq ft
$215
Minnesota avg: $192
vs State Average
+12%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$430,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Minneapolis
- ›Most expensive in state
- ›Cold climate construction premium
Cost by Home Size in Hennepin County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $79,481 | $107,500 | $146,383 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $158,963 | $215,000 | $292,766 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $238,444 | $322,500 | $439,149 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $317,926 | $430,000 | $585,532 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $397,407 | $537,500 | $731,915 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $476,888 | $645,000 | $878,298 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $635,851 | $860,000 | $1,171,064 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $794,814 | $1,075,000 | $1,463,830 |
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 Minnesota state average (which itself is 1.02× the national average of $188/sq ft).