Construction Value
$10.9M ▲ 211%
Units Permitted
44 ▲ 238.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$248K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Whitehall jumped in 2024, up 238.5% from the prior year with 44 housing units permitted. At $248K per unit, new builds are in line with the Muskegon County average of $234K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (70% fewer units than the county average of 149), but the investment per project is strong. 72.7% 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
$4K
per resident
County avg: $31K-89%
$3.4M
per square mile
Whitehall vs. Muskegon County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 12 | 12 | $3.4M | 31% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 32 | 1 | $7.6M | 69% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 9 permit-issuing towns in Muskegon County
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