Construction Value
$11.8M ▼ 59.7%
Units Permitted
49 ▼ 75%
Avg Value / Unit
$240K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Durango slowed in 2024, down 75% from the prior year with 49 housing units permitted. At $240K per unit, new builds are 18% below the La Plata County average of $291K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (62% fewer units than the county average of 128), but the investment per project is strong. 71.4% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Mostly single-family with some small multi-unit buildings.
Construction Intensityi
$616
per resident
County avg: $96K-99%
$665K
per square mile
Durango vs. La Plata County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 14 | 14 | $7.1M | 61% |
| ■ Duplex | 12 | 6 | $1.5M | 13% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 16 | 5 | $2.2M | 19% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 7 | 1 | $867K | 7% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 3 permit-issuing towns in La Plata County
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