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Bergen County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Bergen County, New Jersey. Population: 955,000.
County $/sq ft
$285
New Jersey avg: $248
vs State Average
+15%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$570,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›NYC suburb
- ›Highest costs in state
- ›Strong union labor
Cost by Home Size in Bergen County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $105,359 | $142,500 | $194,043 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $210,718 | $285,000 | $388,085 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $316,077 | $427,500 | $582,128 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $421,436 | $570,000 | $776,170 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $526,795 | $712,500 | $970,213 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $632,154 | $855,000 | $1,164,255 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $842,872 | $1,140,000 | $1,552,340 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $1,053,590 | $1,425,000 | $1,940,426 |
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 1.15× applied to New Jersey state average (which itself is 1.32× the national average of $188/sq ft).