Construction Value
$8.6M ▼ 16.2%
Units Permitted
57 ▲ 3.6%
Avg Value / Unit
$152K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 57 housing units permitted. At $152K per unit, new builds are 39% below the Atlantic County average of $249K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (36% fewer units than the county average of 89), but the investment per project is strong. 70.2% 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
$224
per resident
County avg: $13K-98%
$803K
per square mile
Atlantic City vs. Atlantic County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 17 | 17 | $3.7M | 43% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $195K | 2% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 38 | 5 | $4.7M | 55% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 21 permit-issuing towns in Atlantic County
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