Cost to Build a House

How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?

As a planning figure, a basic to standard new house often costs about $150–$300 per square foot, and custom work $300–$600 or more, before land. A 2,000-square-foot house at those basic rates is roughly $300,000–$600,000. Site work, utilities and local labor can move it a lot, so get written bids.

Updated November 6, 2026 · Source: construction.broker planning guide (our own assumptions, not survey data); always compare written bids.