Construction Value
$40.6M ▼ 14.6%
Units Permitted
224 ▼ 15.2%
Avg Value / Unit
$181K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Centerville slowed in 2024, down 15.2% from the prior year with 224 housing units permitted. At $181K per unit, new builds are 27% below the Houston County average of $249K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 76% above the county average of 127 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 2.2% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$5K
per resident
County avg: $11K-55%
$9.3M
per square mile
Centerville vs. Houston County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 219 | 219 | $39.9M | 98% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $249K | 1% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 3 | 1 | $475K | 1% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 3 permit-issuing towns in Houston County
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