Construction Value
$26.2M ▲ 40.9%
Units Permitted
83 ▲ 40.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$315K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Lawrence jumped in 2024, up 40.7% from the prior year with 83 housing units permitted. At $315K per unit, new builds are running 18% above the Marion County average of $268K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is roughly in line with neighboring towns (85 units on average). All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$528
per resident
County avg: $5K-89%
$1.3M
per square mile
Lawrence vs. Marion County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 83 | 83 | $26.2M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 5 permit-issuing towns in Marion County
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