Construction Value
$47.3M ▲ 5%
Units Permitted
185 ▲ 20.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$255K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Lakewood jumped in 2024, up 20.9% from the prior year with 185 housing units permitted. At $255K per unit, new builds are in line with the Jefferson County average of $244K. Volume is 123% above the county average of 83 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 83.8% 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
$303
per resident
County avg: $7K-96%
$1.1M
per square mile
Lakewood vs. Jefferson County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 30 | 30 | $15.6M | 33% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 155 | 10 | $31.7M | 67% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 7 permit-issuing towns in Jefferson County
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