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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.

  • •50% fewer units than the average Marion County town (4), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $101K, similar to the Marion County average of $106K.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

2 ▼ 60%

2024

Total Valuei

$203K ▼ 52.8%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

2 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Centralia vs. Avg. Marion Co. Town (2024)i

CentraliaAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi24-50%
Total Valuei$203K$425K-52%
Single-Familyi21+100%
Multi-Familyi03-100%
Buildingsi21+100%
Value / Uniti$101K$106K-5%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Centralia; dashed line is Marion County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Centralia; dashed line is Marion County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey