Construction Value
$85.1M ▲ 4.5%
Units Permitted
191 ▼ 22%
Avg Value / Unit
$446K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Duluth slowed in 2024, down 22% from the prior year with 191 housing units permitted. At $446K per unit, new builds are running 104% above the Gwinnett County average of $219K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 45% above the county average of 132 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
$3K
per resident
County avg: $2K+56%
$8.4M
per square mile
Duluth vs. Gwinnett County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 191 | 191 | $85.1M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 13 permit-issuing towns in Gwinnett County
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