Construction Value
$23.0M ▼ 27.6%
Units Permitted
60 ▼ 21.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$384K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Auburn slowed in 2024, down 21.1% from the prior year with 60 housing units permitted. At $384K per unit, new builds are running 47% above the DeKalb County average of $261K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (21% fewer units than the county average of 76), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$2K
per resident
County avg: $78K-98%
$2.7M
per square mile
Auburn vs. DeKalb County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 60 | 60 | $23.0M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 1 permit-issuing towns in DeKalb County
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