Construction Value
$7.6M ▼ 40.5%
Units Permitted
22 ▼ 42.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$346K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Somers Point slowed in 2024, down 42.1% from the prior year with 22 housing units permitted. At $346K per unit, new builds are running 32% above the Atlantic County average of $263K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (73% fewer units than the county average of 80), but the investment per project is strong. 27.3% 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
$728
per resident
County avg: $12K-94%
$1.9M
per square mile
Somers Point vs. Atlantic County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 16 | 16 | $6.7M | 88% |
| ■ Duplex | 6 | 3 | $892K | 12% |
| ■ 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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