Construction Value
$42.9M ▼ 68.8%
Units Permitted
133 ▼ 73.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$323K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Iowa City slowed in 2024, down 73.7% from the prior year with 133 housing units permitted. At $323K per unit, new builds are 15% below the Johnson County average of $380K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 166% above the county average of 50 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$567
per resident
County avg: $14K-96%
$1.7M
per square mile
Iowa City vs. Johnson County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 133 | 133 | $42.9M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 7 permit-issuing towns in Johnson County
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