Construction Value
$1.5M ▲ 13.2%
Units Permitted
5 ▼ 16.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$294K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in La Junta slowed in 2024, down 16.7% from the prior year with 5 housing units permitted. At $294K per unit, new builds are in line with the Otero County average of $295K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (90% fewer units than the county average of 52), but the investment per project is strong. 80% 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
$201
per resident
County avg: $158K-100%
$460K
per square mile
La Junta vs. Otero County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 1 | 1 | $222K | 15% |
| ■ Duplex | 4 | 2 | $1.3M | 85% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 5 permit-issuing towns in Otero County
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