Construction Value
$4.6M ▼ 36.1%
Units Permitted
18 ▼ 37.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$257K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Hobart slowed in 2024, down 37.9% from the prior year with 18 housing units permitted. At $257K per unit, new builds are 16% below the Lake County average of $305K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (55% fewer units than the county average of 40), 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
$156
per resident
County avg: $4K-96%
$176K
per square mile
Hobart vs. Lake County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 18 | 18 | $4.6M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 19 permit-issuing towns in Lake County
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