Construction Value
$25.3M ▲ 262.1%
Units Permitted
42 ▲ 600%
Avg Value / Unit
$604K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Crested Butte jumped in 2024, up 600% from the prior year with 42 housing units permitted. At $604K per unit, new builds are running 147% above the Gunnison County average of $245K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (67% fewer units than the county average of 128), but the investment per project is strong. 81% 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
$15K
per resident
County avg: $231K-93%
$29.1M
per square mile
Crested Butte vs. Gunnison County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 8 | 8 | $17.1M | 67% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 34 | 3 | $8.3M | 33% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 5 permit-issuing towns in Gunnison County
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