Painting exterior trim costs $1 to $4 per linear foot. Painting eaves, fascia, and soffit costs $2 to $6 per linear foot. Trim painting may not be included in house painting estimates.
* per gallonLatex-based paint$20 – $63 Oil-based paint$20 – $70 Paint finish

A Mike Chavez Painting technician spray paints a storage container door for a customer.
The average cost to paint a house is $1,900 to $6,900. Exterior house painting costs $1 to $4 per square foot, depending on the paintable area outside, siding material and condition, number of stories, prep work, and repainting labor. Cost to paint a house Home size (square feet) Average cost 1,000 $800 – $3,200 1,500 $1,200 – $4,800 2,000 $1,700 – $6,800 2,500 $2,100 – $8,400 3,000 $2,500 – $10,000 3,500 $2,900 – $11,600 4,000 $3,400 – $13,400 5,000 $4,200 – $16,800 Painting a house takes 4 to 5 days and boosts curb appeal and home value. Paint on a house exterior lasts 5 to 10 years on average. The total cost to paint a house interior is $1,300 to $6,300. Cost to paint a house Exterior painting cost calculator Average cost to paint a house exterior Cost by home size (square foot) 2-story house vs. ranch-style Labor cost Exterior paint cost Cost to paint siding outside of house Stucco Vinyl Wood Brick Concrete Aluminum / metal Cost to repaint a house by type Townhouse / mobile home Exterior painting cost estimates Garage Trim, Fascia, & Soffits Shutters Deck, patio, or porch Exterior doors Foundation Gutters DIY cost to paint a house exterior Frequently asked questions Getting house painting quotes Exterior painters near me Exterior painting cost calculator National average cost $4,200 Minimum cost $750 Maximum cost $17,000 Average cost range $1,900 to $6,900