Construction Value
$54.7M ▼ 16.4%
Units Permitted
61 ▼ 1.6%
Avg Value / Unit
$897K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 61 housing units permitted. At $897K per unit, new builds are running 254% above the Maricopa County average of $253K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (70% fewer units than the county average of 203), but the investment per project is strong. 3.3% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$2K
per resident
County avg: $3K-17%
$2.7M
per square mile
Fountain Hills vs. Maricopa County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 59 | 59 | $54.2M | 99% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $520K | 1% |
| ■ 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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