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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 33.3% from the prior year, with 2 housing units permitted.

  • •100% more units than the average Jackson County town (1), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $53K — 68% below the Jackson County average of $162K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

2 ▼ 33.3%

2024

Total Valuei

$105K ▼ 66.8%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

2 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Murphysboro vs. Avg. Jackson Co. Town (2024)i

MurphysboroAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi21+100%
Total Valuei$105K$162K-35%
Single-Familyi21+100%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi21+100%
Value / Uniti$53K$162K-68%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Murphysboro; dashed line is Jackson County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Murphysboro; dashed line is Jackson County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey