Waukesha County Home Building Costs
2026 construction cost estimates for Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Population: 410,000.
County $/sq ft
$191
Wisconsin avg: $182
vs State Average
+5%
Local market premium
2,000 sq ft home
$382,000
Mid-range estimate
Local Market Factors
- ›Milwaukee suburb
- ›Affluent market, quality expectations
Cost by Home Size in Waukesha County
| Home Size | Basic | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $70,609 | $95,500 | $130,043 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $141,218 | $191,000 | $260,085 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $211,827 | $286,500 | $390,128 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $282,436 | $382,000 | $520,170 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $353,045 | $477,500 | $650,213 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $423,654 | $573,000 | $780,255 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $564,872 | $764,000 | $1,040,340 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $706,090 | $955,000 | $1,300,426 |
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 Wisconsin state average (which itself is 0.97× the national average of $188/sq ft).