Construction Value
$482.6M ▲ 114%
Units Permitted
1,320 ▲ 23.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$366K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Scottsdale jumped in 2024, up 23.7% from the prior year with 1,320 housing units permitted. At $366K per unit, new builds are running 45% above the Maricopa County average of $253K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 547% above the county average of 204 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 69.5% 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
$2K
per resident
County avg: $3K-30%
$2.6M
per square mile
Scottsdale vs. Maricopa County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 403 | 403 | $368.1M | 76% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 917 | 4 | $114.5M | 24% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 24 permit-issuing towns in Maricopa County
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