Construction Value
$82.3M ▲ 17.1%
Units Permitted
117 ▼ 83.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$704K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Brookhaven slowed in 2024, down 83.1% from the prior year with 117 housing units permitted. At $704K per unit, new builds are running 138% above the DeKalb County average of $296K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 125% above the county average of 52 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$1K
per resident
County avg: $4K-63%
$6.7M
per square mile
Brookhaven vs. DeKalb County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 117 | 117 | $82.3M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 12 permit-issuing towns in DeKalb County
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