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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 60% from the prior year, with 2 housing units permitted.

  • •86% fewer units than the average Madison County town (14), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $282K — 18% below the Madison County average of $344K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

2 ▼ 60%

2024

Total Valuei

$564K ▼ 57.1%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

2 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Wood River vs. Avg. Madison Co. Town (2024)i

Wood RiverAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi214-86%
Total Valuei$564K$4.8M-88%
Single-Familyi212-83%
Multi-Familyi02-100%
Buildingsi213-85%
Value / Uniti$282K$344K-18%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Wood River; dashed line is Madison County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Wood River; dashed line is Madison County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey