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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 25% from the prior year, with 3 housing units permitted.

  • •50% more units than the average Mercer County town (2), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $353K — 48% above the Mercer County average of $239K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

3 ▼ 25%

2024

Total Valuei

$1.1M ▲ 10.5%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

3 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

SherrardAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi32+50%
Total Valuei$1.1M$479K+122%
Single-Familyi32+50%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi32+50%
Value / Uniti$353K$239K+48%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey