Construction Value
$3.4M ▲ 277.2%
Units Permitted
5 ▲ 25%
Avg Value / Unit
$673K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Westcliffe jumped in 2024, up 25% from the prior year with 5 housing units permitted. At $673K per unit, new builds are running 173% above the Custer County average of $246K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (87% fewer units than the county average of 39), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$8K
per resident
County avg: $579K-99%
$2.7M
per square mile
Westcliffe vs. Custer County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 5 | 5 | $3.4M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 2 permit-issuing towns in Custer County
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