Construction Value
$220.4M ▲ 10.5%
Units Permitted
948 ▲ 13.4%
Avg Value / Unit
$232K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Longmont jumped in 2024, up 13.4% from the prior year with 948 housing units permitted. At $232K per unit, new builds are in line with the Boulder County average of $257K. Volume is 394% above the county average of 192 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 85.4% 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: $40K-94%
$7.5M
per square mile
Longmont vs. Boulder County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 138 | 138 | $61.6M | 28% |
| ■ Duplex | 22 | 11 | $4.5M | 2% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 19 | 5 | $6.8M | 3% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 769 | 28 | $147.4M | 67% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 8 permit-issuing towns in Boulder County
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