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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 28.6% from the prior year, with 5 housing units permitted.

  • •25% more units than the average Douglas County town (4), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $321K, similar to the Douglas County average of $324K.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

5 ▼ 28.6%

2024

Total Valuei

$1.6M ▲ 122.2%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

5 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Arthur vs. Avg. Douglas Co. Town (2024)i

ArthurAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi54+25%
Total Valuei$1.6M$1.3M+24%
Single-Familyi54+25%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi54+25%
Value / Uniti$321K$324K-1%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Arthur; dashed line is Douglas County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Arthur; dashed line is Douglas County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey