Construction Value
$12.0M ▲ 49.9%
Units Permitted
39 ▲ 14.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$309K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Apple Valley jumped in 2024, up 14.7% from the prior year with 39 housing units permitted. At $309K per unit, new builds are running 42% above the Dakota County average of $217K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (65% fewer units than the county average of 112), 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
$216
per resident
County avg: $16K-99%
$714K
per square mile
Apple Valley vs. Dakota County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 39 | 39 | $12.0M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 19 permit-issuing towns in Dakota County
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