Construction Value
$4.2M
Units Permitted
13
Avg Value / Unit
$326K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
13 housing units were permitted in West Liberty in 2024. At $326K per unit, new builds are running 21% above the Muscatine County average of $270K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (85% fewer units than the county average of 86), but the investment per project is strong. 15.4% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Mostly single-family with some small multi-unit buildings.
Construction Intensityi
$1K
per resident
County avg: $56K-98%
$2.4M
per square mile
West Liberty vs. Muscatine County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 11 | 11 | $3.9M | 92% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $351K | 8% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 7 permit-issuing towns in Muscatine County
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