Construction Value
$2.1M ▲ 1,212.5%
Units Permitted
17 ▲ 1,600%
Avg Value / Unit
$124K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Walsenburg jumped in 2024, up 1,600% from the prior year with 17 housing units permitted. At $124K per unit, new builds are 55% below the Huerfano County average of $276K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (65% fewer units than the county average of 48), but the investment per project is strong. 100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Predominantly multi-unit and higher-density construction.
Construction Intensityi
$689
per resident
County avg: $247K-100%
$702K
per square mile
Walsenburg vs. Huerfano County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 17 | 2 | $2.1M | 100% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 2 permit-issuing towns in Huerfano County
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