Basic
$8.33 – $15 per sq ft
Engineered American black walnut with a 2 mm wear layer, 5 in. planks, character grade with sapwood streaks, prefinished
How Much Does Walnut Floors Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Supply and install solid or engineered walnut hardwood flooring (American black walnut or Brazilian walnut), nail- or glue-down, per square foot of floor.
Walnut Floors in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $9.81 to $17 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Walnut Floors in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$9.81 – $17
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for walnut floors.
National average: $9 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.81 – $17 per sq ft
Engineered American black walnut with a 3 mm wear layer, 5 in. planks, select grade with even chocolate tone, prefinished satin
Premium
$12 – $22 per sq ft
Wide 7 in. engineered walnut planks with a 4 mm wear layer, clear grade in long lengths, matte prefinish
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.17 – $7.42 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.78 – $6.72 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.11 – $1.98 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.74 – $1.32 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how walnut floors looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Minneapolis style: Scandinavian and mid-century modern
Minnesota's Nordic heritage and strong mid-century housing stock make Scandinavian and mid-century modern the default local language: pale wood, wool, clean lines and warm layers for long winters.
Work by Minneapolis designers first, then the styles Minneapolis draws from.
Built from
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Fika Design Group · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Scandinavian interior
Photo: Front & Main Studio · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Kamppari · Profile
Cost Factors in Minneapolis, Minnesota
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.05-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.15-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.08-$1.92 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.72-$1.28 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs20.0% above avg
Labor costs in Minneapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Walnut Floors, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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