In Illinois, most new home build projects cost between $150 and $400 per square foot, with a typical price near $250. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical new home build cost
$150 – $400
per square foot · typical $250
A general planning range, not a quotation.
New home build cost breakdown
- Basic tract home$120 – $200typical $150
- Custom mid-range home$200 – $350typical $275
- Luxury custom home$350 – $600typical $450
At a glance
- Typical range$150 – $400
- Unitper square foot
- Cities covered50
What Building a House costs
Costs cover materials, labor, permits, and overhead for building a custom home. The price per square foot varies widely with location, design complexity, and finishes. Custom homes are more expensive per square foot than tract homes.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to build a 2,000 sq ft house?
At $150-$400 per sq ft, that's $300,000 to $800,000. Land costs extra. High-end finishes and custom features push the price up.
What drives the cost to build a house?
Location, size, design, materials, labor rates, and site preparation. Custom features like high ceilings or premium appliances increase cost. Permits and utility connections also add up.
How can I reduce the cost of building a house?
Choose a simple design, act as your own general contractor, negotiate with builders, and select cost-effective materials. Consider building smaller or using prefab components.