Knox County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Knox County, Tennessee. Population: 480,000.
County $/sq ft
$169
Tennessee avg: $165
vs State Average
+2%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$338,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Knoxville/UT area
- ›University of Tennessee influence
Cost by Home Size in Knox County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $62,476 | $84,500 | $115,064 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $124,952 | $169,000 | $230,128 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $187,428 | $253,500 | $345,191 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $249,904 | $338,000 | $460,255 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $312,380 | $422,500 | $575,319 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $374,856 | $507,000 | $690,383 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $499,809 | $676,000 | $920,511 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $624,761 | $845,000 | $1,150,638 |
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 1.02× applied to Tennessee state average (which itself is 0.88× the national average of $188/sq ft).