Milwaukee County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Population: 960,000.
County $/sq ft
$201
Wisconsin avg: $182
vs State Average
+10%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$402,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Largest city
- ›Strong union presence
Cost by Home Size in Milwaukee County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $74,306 | $100,500 | $136,851 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $148,612 | $201,000 | $273,702 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $222,918 | $301,500 | $410,553 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $297,223 | $402,000 | $547,404 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $371,529 | $502,500 | $684,255 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $445,835 | $603,000 | $821,106 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $594,447 | $804,000 | $1,094,809 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $743,059 | $1,005,000 | $1,368,511 |
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 Wisconsin state average (which itself is 0.97× the national average of $188/sq ft).