Washoe County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Washoe County, Nevada. Population: 475,000.
County $/sq ft
$188
Nevada avg: $188
vs State Average
+0%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$376,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Reno area
- ›Tesla/tech influx driving demand
Cost by Home Size in Washoe County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $69,500 | $94,000 | $128,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $139,000 | $188,000 | $256,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $208,500 | $282,000 | $384,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $278,000 | $376,000 | $512,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $347,500 | $470,000 | $640,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $417,000 | $564,000 | $768,000 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $556,000 | $752,000 | $1,024,000 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $695,000 | $940,000 | $1,280,000 |
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 1.00× applied to Nevada state average (which itself is 1.00× the national average of $188/sq ft).