Construction Value
$23.4M ▲ 118.2%
Units Permitted
49 ▲ 75%
Avg Value / Unit
$477K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Polk City jumped in 2024, up 75% from the prior year with 49 housing units permitted. At $477K per unit, new builds are running 60% above the Polk County average of $299K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (44% fewer units than the county average of 87), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$4K
per resident
County avg: $3K+53%
$4.2M
per square mile
Polk City vs. Polk County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 49 | 49 | $23.4M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 15 permit-issuing towns in Polk County
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