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Cost to Build a House in Gulfport, Mississippi (2026)

A 2,000 sq ft mid-range home in Gulfport costs approximately $264,796$337,014, or $158/sq ft. Gulfport runs 8% above the Mississippi average.

$117
Basic $/sq ft
builder-grade
$158
Mid-Range $/sq ft
most common
$216
Premium $/sq ft
custom finishes
$300,905
2,000 sq ft (Mid)
two-story estimate

Estimated Build Cost in Mississippi

$278,616

Range: $245,182$312,050

$139
per sq ft
$1,481/mo
est. mortgage

Configure Your Build

5004,0008,000

Upgraded finishes, quality materials

20% ($55,723)
3%20%50%

Mid-Range Finish Includes

  • Quartz countertops
  • Hardwood floors
  • Semi-custom cabinets
  • Upgraded fixtures
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Line-Item Estimate

2,000 sq ft · mid quality
🏗️Foundation & Concrete
Full basement or reinforced crawl space
$27,862
10%
🪵Framing & Structure
Advanced framing techniques, engineered lumber
$44,579
16%
🏠Exterior & Roofing
Fiber cement siding, architectural shingles
$36,220
13%
HVAC / Plumbing / Electrical
High-efficiency HVAC, PEX plumbing, 200A service
$50,151
18%
🧱Insulation & Drywall
Blown-in insulation, smooth-finish drywall
$19,503
7%
🎨Interior Finishes
Quartz counters, hardwood floors, semi-custom cabinets
$44,579
16%
Total Estimate
Range: $245,182$312,050
$278,616
$139/sq ft avg

* Excludes land cost, which varies widely by location. Add $20,000–$200,000+ depending on your area.

Building in Gulfport: What to Know

  • Coastal, hurricane requirements add cost
  • Post-Katrina build standards

Cost by Size in Gulfport

1,000 sq ft$150,453
1,500 sq ft$225,679
2,000 sq ft$300,905
2,500 sq ft$376,132
3,000 sq ft$451,358

About Construction Costs in Gulfport

Building a new home in Gulfport, Mississippi in 2026 costs approximately $158 per square foot for mid-range construction — putting a 2,000 sq ft home at roughly $300,905 for the structure alone (excluding land). Gulfport is 8% more expensive than the Mississippi state average, driven by local labor market conditions and construction demand.

Mississippi as a whole has a cost multiplier of 0.78× the national average. Combined with Gulfport's local adjustment of 1.08×, the effective multiplier for this city is 0.84× the national baseline.

These estimates cover construction costs only and do not include land, which varies significantly in Gulfport. Always obtain bids from at least 2–3 licensed general contractors in the area for an accurate project budget.

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