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Monongalia County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Monongalia County, West Virginia. Population: 107,000.
County $/sq ft
$162
West Virginia avg: $154
vs State Average
+5%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$324,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Morgantown/WVU
- ›University drives demand
Cost by Home Size in Monongalia County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $59,888 | $81,000 | $110,298 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $119,777 | $162,000 | $220,596 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $179,665 | $243,000 | $330,894 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $239,553 | $324,000 | $441,191 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $299,441 | $405,000 | $551,489 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $359,330 | $486,000 | $661,787 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $479,106 | $648,000 | $882,383 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $598,883 | $810,000 | $1,102,979 |
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 1.05× applied to West Virginia state average (which itself is 0.82× the national average of $188/sq ft).