Pendleton, IN
Data last updated April 26, 2026
Data last updated April 26, 2026
Construction Value
$23.2M ▲ 89.2%
Units Permitted
66 ▲ 46.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$351K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Pendleton jumped in 2024, up 46.7% from the prior year with 66 housing units permitted. At $351K per unit, new builds are running 36% above the Madison County average of $258K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (27% fewer units than the county average of 90), 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
$4K
per resident
County avg: $30K-86%
$1.7M
per square mile
Pendleton vs. Madison County County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 66 | 66 | $23.2M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 12 permit-issuing towns in Madison County County
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