Construction Value
$550K ▼ 65%
Units Permitted
1 ▼ 66.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$550K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Mankato slowed in 2024, down 66.7% from the prior year with 1 housing unit permitted. At $550K per unit, new builds are running 117% above the Blue Earth County average of $254K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (100% fewer units than the county average of 204), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$12
per resident
County avg: $185K-100%
$28K
per square mile
Mankato vs. Blue Earth County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 1 | 1 | $550K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 10 permit-issuing towns in Blue Earth County
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