Construction Value
$188.0M ▼ 10.9%
Units Permitted
1,858 ▲ 15.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$101K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Gilbert jumped in 2024, up 15.9% from the prior year with 1,858 housing units permitted. At $101K per unit, new builds are 60% below the Maricopa County average of $253K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 815% above the county average of 203 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 79.1% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
A mix of single-family and multi-unit development.
Construction Intensityi
$702
per resident
County avg: $3K-75%
$2.7M
per square mile
Gilbert vs. Maricopa County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 388 | 388 | $78.3M | 42% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 1,470 | 41 | $109.8M | 58% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 24 permit-issuing towns in Maricopa County
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