Construction Value
$5.4M ▼ 22.9%
Units Permitted
9 ▲ 0%
Avg Value / Unit
$601K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 9 housing units permitted. At $601K per unit, new builds are running 117% above the Berrien County average of $277K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (90% fewer units than the county average of 93), but the investment per project is strong. 22.2% 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
$678
per resident
County avg: $48K-99%
$1.7M
per square mile
St. Joseph vs. Berrien County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 7 | 7 | $5.0M | 92% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $450K | 8% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 16 permit-issuing towns in Berrien County
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