Construction Value
$3.0M ▼ 37.3%
Units Permitted
10 ▼ 56.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$298K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Safford slowed in 2024, down 56.5% from the prior year with 10 housing units permitted. At $298K per unit, new builds are 10% below the Graham County average of $332K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (78% fewer units than the county average of 45), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$294
per resident
County avg: $95K-100%
$321K
per square mile
Safford vs. Graham County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 10 | 10 | $3.0M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 3 permit-issuing towns in Graham County
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