Are you looking for the cost to build a house in 2025? In this video a veteran home builder goes into details about the cost of labor and materials to build a new home today. Two reputable sources are used to come up with the average cost per square foot in 2025: The National Association of Home Builders Cost to Build Survey and the 2025 National Construction Estimator book from Craftsman Books. The focus is on cost per square foot for labor and materials to help those wanting to build a new home, as an owner builder, decide whether current costs fit their budget before spending time and money on a design. Cost to Build a house in 2025