Erie County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Erie County, New York. Population: 950,000.
County $/sq ft
$264
New York avg: $278
vs State Average
-5%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$528,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Buffalo area
- ›More affordable upstate NY costs
Cost by Home Size in Erie County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $97,596 | $132,000 | $179,745 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $195,191 | $264,000 | $359,489 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $292,787 | $396,000 | $539,234 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $390,383 | $528,000 | $718,979 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $487,979 | $660,000 | $898,723 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $585,574 | $792,000 | $1,078,468 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $780,766 | $1,056,000 | $1,437,957 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $975,957 | $1,320,000 | $1,797,447 |
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 0.95× applied to New York state average (which itself is 1.48× the national average of $188/sq ft).