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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

2 housing units were permitted in 2024.

  • •100% more units than the average Alexander County town (1), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $225K — 50% above the Alexander County average of $150K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

2

2024

Total Valuei

$450K

2024

Single-Familyi

0%

0 units

Multi-Familyi

100%

2 units

Cairo vs. Avg. Alexander Co. Town (2024)i

CairoAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi21+100%
Total Valuei$450K$150K+200%
Single-Familyi00
Multi-Familyi21+100%
Buildingsi10
Value / Uniti$225K$150K+50%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Cairo; dashed line is Alexander County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Cairo; dashed line is Alexander County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey