Construction Value
$20.2M ▲ 50.9%
Units Permitted
388 ▲ 1,452%
Avg Value / Unit
$52K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Decatur jumped in 2024, up 1,452% from the prior year with 388 housing units permitted. At $52K per unit, new builds are 82% below the DeKalb County average of $295K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 646% above the county average of 52 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 95.4% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Predominantly multi-unit and higher-density construction.
Construction Intensityi
$823
per resident
County avg: $4K-78%
$4.4M
per square mile
Decatur vs. DeKalb County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 18 | 18 | $9.3M | 46% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 370 | 1 | $10.9M | 54% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 12 permit-issuing towns in DeKalb County
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