Davidson County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Davidson County, Tennessee. Population: 710,000.
County $/sq ft
$185
Tennessee avg: $165
vs State Average
+12%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$370,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Nashville
- ›Fastest cost growth in state
- ›Entertainment/healthcare boom
Cost by Home Size in Davidson County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $68,391 | $92,500 | $125,957 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $136,782 | $185,000 | $251,915 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $205,173 | $277,500 | $377,872 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $273,564 | $370,000 | $503,830 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $341,955 | $462,500 | $629,787 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $410,346 | $555,000 | $755,745 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $547,128 | $740,000 | $1,007,660 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $683,910 | $925,000 | $1,259,574 |
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 1.12× applied to Tennessee state average (which itself is 0.88× the national average of $188/sq ft).