Construction Value
$348.3M ▼ 0.9%
Units Permitted
1,555 ▼ 17.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$224K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Avondale slowed in 2024, down 17.9% from the prior year with 1,555 housing units permitted. At $224K per unit, new builds are 12% below the Maricopa County average of $253K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 666% above the county average of 203 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 51.8% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Mostly single-family with some small multi-unit buildings.
Construction Intensityi
$4K
per resident
County avg: $3K+40%
$7.3M
per square mile
Avondale vs. Maricopa County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 749 | 749 | $215.4M | 62% |
| ■ Duplex | 4 | 2 | $474K | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 802 | 31 | $132.5M | 38% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 24 permit-issuing towns in Maricopa County
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