Construction Value
$1.4M ▲ 131.1%
Units Permitted
9 ▲ 200%
Avg Value / Unit
$156K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Buena jumped in 2024, up 200% from the prior year with 9 housing units permitted. At $156K per unit, new builds are 38% below the Atlantic County average of $249K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (90% fewer units than the county average of 89), 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
$311
per resident
County avg: $13K-98%
$185K
per square mile
Buena vs. Atlantic County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 9 | 9 | $1.4M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 21 permit-issuing towns in Atlantic County
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