Construction Value
$7.7M ▲ 7.8%
Units Permitted
27 ▲ 8%
Avg Value / Unit
$286K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Michigan City jumped in 2024, up 8% from the prior year with 27 housing units permitted. At $286K per unit, new builds are 10% below the LaPorte County average of $317K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (49% fewer units than the county average of 53), 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
$243
per resident
County avg: $33K-99%
$375K
per square mile
Michigan City vs. LaPorte County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 27 | 27 | $7.7M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 10 permit-issuing towns in LaPorte County
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