Lancaster County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Lancaster County, Nebraska. Population: 330,000.
County $/sq ft
$170
Nebraska avg: $162
vs State Average
+5%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$340,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Lincoln/state capital
- ›University labor market
Cost by Home Size in Lancaster County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $62,846 | $85,000 | $115,745 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $125,691 | $170,000 | $231,489 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $188,537 | $255,000 | $347,234 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $251,383 | $340,000 | $462,979 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $314,229 | $425,000 | $578,723 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $377,074 | $510,000 | $694,468 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $502,766 | $680,000 | $925,957 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $628,457 | $850,000 | $1,157,447 |
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 1.05× applied to Nebraska state average (which itself is 0.86× the national average of $188/sq ft).