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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 up 27.3% from the prior year, with 14 housing units permitted.

  • •17% more units than the average Monroe County town (12), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $429K — 13% above the Monroe County average of $380K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

14 ▲ 27.3%

2024

Total Valuei

$6.0M ▲ 63.1%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

14 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Columbia vs. Avg. Monroe Co. Town (2024)i

ColumbiaAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi1412+17%
Total Valuei$6.0M$4.6M+32%
Single-Familyi1412+17%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi1412+17%
Value / Uniti$429K$380K+13%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Columbia; dashed line is Monroe County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Columbia; dashed line is Monroe County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey