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Insightsi
Construction activity in 2024 was up 8.6% from the prior year, with 618 housing units permitted.
Total Unitsi
618 ▲ 8.6%
2024
Total Valuei
$145.5M ▲ 5.4%
2024
Single-Familyi
35.3%
218 units
Multi-Familyi
64.7%
400 units
Des Moines vs. Avg. Polk Co. Town (2024)i
Housing Units Permittedi
Solid line is Des Moines; dashed line is Polk County average.
Construction Valuei
Solid line is Des Moines; dashed line is Polk County average.