How much does it cost to build a house in Washington County?

Building a house in Washington County, Vermont costs approximately $196 per square foot in 2026 for mid-range construction. A 2,000 sq ft home runs about $392,000.

Is Washington County more or less expensive to build in than the rest of Vermont?

Washington County is 0% more expensive than the Vermont state average. The state average is $196/sq ft while Washington County runs $196/sq ft.

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Washington County Home Building Costs

Building a house in Washington County, Vermont costs about $196/sq ft in 2026 — roughly $392,000 for a 2,000 sq ft mid-range home (construction only, land excluded). Population: 59,000.

County $/sq ft

$196

Vermont avg: $196

vs State Average

+0%

Local market premium

2,000 sq ft home

$392,000

Mid-range estimate

Local Market Factors

›Montpelier/state capital
›Government employment

Cost by Home Size in Washington County

Home Size	Basic	Mid-Range	Premium
500 sq ft	$72,457	$98,000	$133,447
1,000 sq ft	$144,915	$196,000	$266,894
1,500 sq ft	$217,372	$294,000	$400,340
2,000 sq ft	$289,830	$392,000	$533,787
2,500 sq ft	$362,287	$490,000	$667,234
3,000 sq ft	$434,745	$588,000	$800,681
4,000 sq ft	$579,660	$784,000	$1,067,574
5,000 sq ft	$724,574	$980,000	$1,334,468

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 1.00× applied to Vermont state average (which itself is 1.10× the national average of $179/sq ft).

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Cost data: HouseBuildCalc Permit Cost Index (876,000+ building permits, 1,700+ ZIP codes), U.S. Census Bureau Survey of Construction, BLS Producer Price Index, NAHB Cost of Constructing a Home (published summaries). County-level multipliers are estimates derived from regional market data. For planning purposes only.