Construction Value
$13.2M ▲ 8.9%
Units Permitted
14 ▲ 16.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$943K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Demarest jumped in 2024, up 16.7% from the prior year with 14 housing units permitted. At $943K per unit, new builds are running 283% above the Bergen County average of $246K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (82% fewer units than the county average of 76), 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
$3K
per resident
County avg: $8K-66%
$6.4M
per square mile
Demarest vs. Bergen County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 14 | 14 | $13.1M | 99% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | $67K | 1% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 69 permit-issuing towns in Bergen County
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