Construction Value
$46.3M ▲ 209.3%
Units Permitted
314 ▲ 492.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$148K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Mishawaka jumped in 2024, up 492.5% from the prior year with 314 housing units permitted. At $148K per unit, new builds are 41% below the St. Joseph County average of $251K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 471% above the county average of 55 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 90.4% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
A mix of single-family and multi-unit development.
Construction Intensityi
$908
per resident
County avg: $5K-82%
$2.6M
per square mile
Mishawaka vs. St. Joseph County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 30 | 30 | $9.7M | 21% |
| ■ Duplex | 4 | 2 | $214K | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 280 | 14 | $36.4M | 79% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 3 permit-issuing towns in St. Joseph County
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