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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 50% from the prior year, with 1 housing unit permitted.

  • •83% fewer units than the average Effingham County town (6), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $70K — 81% below the Effingham County average of $361K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1 ▼ 50%

2024

Total Valuei

$70K ▼ 92.2%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Altamont vs. Avg. Effingham Co. Town (2024)i

AltamontAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi16-83%
Total Valuei$70K$2.2M-97%
Single-Familyi16-83%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi16-83%
Value / Uniti$70K$361K-81%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Altamont; dashed line is Effingham County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Altamont; dashed line is Effingham County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey