Construction Value
$3.5M ▲ 48.6%
Units Permitted
14 ▲ 133.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$250K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Southgate jumped in 2024, up 133.3% from the prior year with 14 housing units permitted. At $250K per unit, new builds are in line with the Wayne County average of $236K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (74% fewer units than the county average of 54), but the investment per project is strong. 35.7% 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
$119
per resident
County avg: $919-87%
$509K
per square mile
Southgate vs. Wayne County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 9 | 9 | $2.4M | 68% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 5 | 1 | $1.1M | 32% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 33 permit-issuing towns in Wayne County
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