Shelby County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Shelby County, Tennessee. Population: 940,000.
County $/sq ft
$182
Tennessee avg: $165
vs State Average
+10%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$364,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Memphis
- ›Logistics hub labor market
Cost by Home Size in Shelby County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $67,282 | $91,000 | $123,915 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $134,564 | $182,000 | $247,830 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $201,846 | $273,000 | $371,745 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $269,128 | $364,000 | $495,660 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $336,410 | $455,000 | $619,574 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $403,691 | $546,000 | $743,489 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $538,255 | $728,000 | $991,319 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $672,819 | $910,000 | $1,239,149 |
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 1.10× applied to Tennessee state average (which itself is 0.88× the national average of $188/sq ft).