Construction Value
$82.2M ▲ 44.9%
Units Permitted
387 ▲ 125%
Avg Value / Unit
$213K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Bettendorf jumped in 2024, up 125% from the prior year with 387 housing units permitted. At $213K per unit, new builds are 10% below the Scott County average of $236K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 617% above the county average of 54 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 80.9% 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
$2K
per resident
County avg: $9K-78%
$3.9M
per square mile
Bettendorf vs. Scott County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 74 | 74 | $38.6M | 47% |
| ■ Duplex | 4 | 2 | $1.1M | 1% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 15 | 4 | $2.9M | 4% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 294 | 9 | $39.7M | 48% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 8 permit-issuing towns in Scott County
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