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

Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 21.6% from the prior year, with 40 housing units permitted.

  • •100% more units than the average DeKalb County town (20), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $353K — 41% above the DeKalb County average of $251K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

40 ▼ 21.6%

2024

Total Valuei

$14.1M ▼ 19.3%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

40 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Waterman vs. Avg. DeKalb Co. Town (2024)i

WatermanAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi4020+100%
Total Valuei$14.1M$5.0M+181%
Single-Familyi4014+186%
Multi-Familyi06-100%
Buildingsi4015+167%
Value / Uniti$353K$251K+41%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Waterman; dashed line is DeKalb County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Waterman; dashed line is DeKalb County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey