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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 16.7% from the prior year, with 5 housing units permitted.

  • •84% fewer units than the average St. Clair County town (32), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $386K — 52% above the St. Clair County average of $253K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

5 ▼ 16.7%

2024

Total Valuei

$1.9M ▼ 5.3%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

5 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Smithton vs. Avg. St. Clair Co. Town (2024)i

SmithtonAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi532-84%
Total Valuei$1.9M$8.1M-76%
Single-Familyi515-67%
Multi-Familyi017-100%
Buildingsi518-72%
Value / Uniti$386K$253K+52%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Smithton; dashed line is St. Clair County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Smithton; dashed line is St. Clair County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey