Construction Value
$650K ▲ 116.7%
Units Permitted
3 ▲ 200%
Avg Value / Unit
$217K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Jonesboro jumped in 2024, up 200% from the prior year with 3 housing units permitted. At $217K per unit, new builds are 19% below the Clayton County average of $269K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (97% fewer units than the county average of 87), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$106
per resident
County avg: $12K-99%
$217K
per square mile
Jonesboro vs. Clayton County County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 3 | 3 | $650K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 6 permit-issuing towns in Clayton County County
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