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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 held steady in 2024, with 1 housing unit permitted.

  • •50% fewer units than the average Mercer County town (2), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $200K — 16% below the Mercer County average of $239K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1 ▲ 0%

2024

Total Valuei

$200K ▼ 41.8%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Matherville vs. Avg. Mercer Co. Town (2024)i

MathervilleAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi12-50%
Total Valuei$200K$479K-58%
Single-Familyi12-50%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi12-50%
Value / Uniti$200K$239K-16%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Matherville; dashed line is Mercer County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Matherville; dashed line is Mercer County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey