Construction Value
$2.1M ▲ 85.8%
Units Permitted
10 ▲ 66.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$206K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Somerton jumped in 2024, up 66.7% from the prior year with 10 housing units permitted. At $206K per unit, new builds are 16% below the Yuma County average of $246K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (74% fewer units than the county average of 39), but the investment per project is strong. 40% 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
$145
per resident
County avg: $14K-99%
$284K
per square mile
Somerton vs. Yuma County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 6 | 6 | $1.6M | 78% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 4 | 1 | $461K | 22% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 4 permit-issuing towns in Yuma County
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