TX · MSA 19100
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington construction cost per square foot
By Severance Calculator Editorial · Updated
Regional baseline
DFW sits in the West South Central Census division (NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft = $138). ACS 5-year (2023) reports a $330,300 median home value across the MSA. Sustained population growth has kept the rebuild labor market tight despite the lower regional baseline.
Why the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro modifier matters
BLS QCEW NAICS-23 construction wages for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA averaged $87,644 in 2024, a modifier of 1.081 vs the US baseline of $81,054 — meaningfully above the West South Central regional baseline.
Local labor market
Texas is a right-to-work state with low union density in residential construction, but DFW labor demand has consistently outpaced supply since 2020. Subcontractor availability for roofing, framing, and HVAC is the binding constraint after major hail events.
Post-disaster reconstruction premium
Hail is the dominant peril; DFW sits in the heart of "hail alley" and routinely produces the largest catastrophe (CAT) loss totals of any non-coastal metro. Insurers in Texas commonly apply separate, higher percentage deductibles for wind/hail (often 1-5% of Coverage A) — verify your endorsement before a storm.
FAQ — Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington construction cost
- What does it cost per square foot to rebuild a home in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?
- DFW sits in the West South Central Census division (NAHB 2024 median custom $/sqft = $138). ACS 5-year (2023) reports a $330,300 median home value across the MSA. Sustained population growth has kept the rebuild labor market tight despite the lower regional baseline.
- Why is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington more or less expensive than the regional median?
- BLS QCEW NAICS-23 construction wages for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA averaged $87,644 in 2024, a modifier of 1.081 vs the US baseline of $81,054 — meaningfully above the West South Central regional baseline.
- What does the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington labor market look like for residential construction?
- Texas is a right-to-work state with low union density in residential construction, but DFW labor demand has consistently outpaced supply since 2020. Subcontractor availability for roofing, framing, and HVAC is the binding constraint after major hail events.
- How do post-disaster events change rebuild cost in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?
- Hail is the dominant peril; DFW sits in the heart of "hail alley" and routinely produces the largest catastrophe (CAT) loss totals of any non-coastal metro. Insurers in Texas commonly apply separate, higher percentage deductibles for wind/hail (often 1-5% of Coverage A) — verify your endorsement before a storm.