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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.

  • •50% fewer units than the average Carroll County town (4), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $321K — 18% above the Carroll County average of $271K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

2

2024

Total Valuei

$641K

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

2 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Thomson vs. Avg. Carroll Co. Town (2024)i

ThomsonAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi24-50%
Total Valuei$641K$1.1M-41%
Single-Familyi24-50%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi24-50%
Value / Uniti$321K$271K+18%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Thomson; dashed line is Carroll County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Thomson; dashed line is Carroll County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey