Construction Value
$128.8M ▲ 214,566.7%
Units Permitted
92 ▲ 9,100%
Avg Value / Unit
$1.4M
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Elsmere jumped in 2024, up 9,100% from the prior year with 92 housing units permitted. At $1.4M per unit, new builds are running 499% above the Kenton County average of $234K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 104% above the county average of 45 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Predominantly multi-unit and higher-density construction.
Construction Intensityi
$14K
per resident
County avg: $10K+36%
$49.0M
per square mile
Elsmere vs. Kenton County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ Duplex | 4 | 2 | $800K | 1% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 88 | 2 | $128.0M | 99% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 18 permit-issuing towns in Kenton County
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