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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 26.1% from the prior year, with 17 housing units permitted.

  • •21% more units than the average Madison County town (14), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $252K — 27% below the Madison County average of $344K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

17 ▼ 26.1%

2024

Total Valuei

$4.3M ▼ 44.9%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

17 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Highland vs. Avg. Madison Co. Town (2024)i

HighlandAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi1714+21%
Total Valuei$4.3M$4.8M-11%
Single-Familyi1712+42%
Multi-Familyi02-100%
Buildingsi1713+31%
Value / Uniti$252K$344K-27%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Highland; dashed line is Madison County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Highland; dashed line is Madison County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey