Construction Value
$18.2M ▲ 188.5%
Units Permitted
19 ▲ 137.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$957K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Carefree jumped in 2024, up 137.5% from the prior year with 19 housing units permitted. At $957K per unit, new builds are running 278% above the Maricopa County average of $253K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (91% fewer units than the county average of 204), 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
$5K
per resident
County avg: $3K+73%
$2.1M
per square mile
Carefree vs. Maricopa County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 19 | 19 | $18.2M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 24 permit-issuing towns in Maricopa County
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