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

Year

Insightsi

1 housing unit were permitted in 2024.

  • •Roughly in line with the average Fayette County town (1 units).
  • •Average unit valued at $18K — 89% below the Fayette County average of $159K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1

2024

Total Valuei

$18K

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

St. Elmo vs. Avg. Fayette Co. Town (2024)i

St. ElmoAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi11+0%
Total Valuei$18K$159K-89%
Single-Familyi11+0%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi11+0%
Value / Uniti$18K$159K-89%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is St. Elmo; dashed line is Fayette County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is St. Elmo; dashed line is Fayette County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey