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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 22.2% from the prior year, with 7 housing units permitted.

  • •133% more units than the average Massac County town (3), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $77K, similar to the Massac County average of $71K.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

7 ▼ 22.2%

2024

Total Valuei

$540K ▼ 16.1%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

7 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Metropolis vs. Avg. Massac Co. Town (2024)i

MetropolisAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi73+133%
Total Valuei$540K$213K+153%
Single-Familyi73+133%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi73+133%
Value / Uniti$77K$71K+8%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Metropolis; dashed line is Massac County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Metropolis; dashed line is Massac County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey