Hennepin County Home Building Costs
Building a house in Hennepin County, Minnesota costs about $204/sq ft in 2026 — roughly $408,000 for a 2,000 sq ft mid-range home (construction only, land excluded). Population: 1,265,000.
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 | $75,415 | $102,000 | $138,894 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $150,830 | $204,000 | $277,787 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $226,245 | $306,000 | $416,681 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $301,660 | $408,000 | $555,574 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $377,074 | $510,000 | $694,468 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $452,489 | $612,000 | $833,362 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $603,319 | $816,000 | $1,111,149 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $754,149 | $1,020,000 | $1,388,936 |
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 $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.