Construction Value
$40.0M ▲ 11.3%
Units Permitted
138 ▲ 11.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$290K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Royal Oak jumped in 2024, up 11.3% from the prior year with 138 housing units permitted. At $290K per unit, new builds are in line with the Oakland County average of $275K. Volume is 229% above the county average of 42 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$691
per resident
County avg: $2K-57%
$3.4M
per square mile
Royal Oak vs. Oakland County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 138 | 138 | $40.0M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 39 permit-issuing towns in Oakland County
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