Merrimack County Home Building Costs
Building a house in Merrimack County, New Hampshire costs about $196/sq ft in 2026 — roughly $392,000 for a 2,000 sq ft mid-range home (construction only, land excluded). Population: 155,000.
Local Market Factors
- ›Concord/state capital
- ›More affordable central NH
Cost by Home Size in Merrimack County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $72,457 | $98,000 | $133,447 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $144,915 | $196,000 | $266,894 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $217,372 | $294,000 | $400,340 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $289,830 | $392,000 | $533,787 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $362,287 | $490,000 | $667,234 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $434,745 | $588,000 | $800,681 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $579,660 | $784,000 | $1,067,574 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $724,574 | $980,000 | $1,334,468 |
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 New Hampshire state average (which itself is 1.12× 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.