Barndominium Raising: How Much Does It Cost To Build This Trendy Home?

In every generation, there is a chosen one—an architectural style that rises above the rest in popularity among homeowners.Colonial and traditional American-style homes are the most prevalent in the U.S., comprising roughly half of the for-sale market as of May 2025. Within that category, a cost-effective and customizable alternative has captured the attention of buyers: the barndominium.These barn-style houses are built with steel frames instead of wood, offering faster construction times, lower costs, and endless design possibilities."We've seen a massive rise in demand as people look for ... economical ways to combat rising housing prices as more people move out of cities to pursue the peace and quiet of a rural lifestyle," says Liv Berg, co-founder of Back Forty Building Co. in Kennewick, WA, which designs and builds barndominiums.With housing affordability still a challenge, more homeowners are turning to barndominiums to achieve the space and style they want—but there's a lot to know about this kind of investment. Barndominium vs. house: What’s the difference?With some barndominiums hitting the market for upward of $7.8 million, you’d be right to wonder how a barndominium com...