Construction Value
$1.5M ▲ 531.6%
Units Permitted
23 ▲ 2,200%
Avg Value / Unit
$65K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in East Rutherford jumped in 2024, up 2,200% from the prior year with 23 housing units permitted. At $65K per unit, new builds are 73% below the Bergen County average of $242K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (69% fewer units than the county average of 75), but the investment per project is strong. 100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Predominantly multi-unit and higher-density construction.
Construction Intensityi
$150
per resident
County avg: $8K-98%
$404K
per square mile
East Rutherford vs. Bergen County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 23 | 1 | $1.5M | 100% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 69 permit-issuing towns in Bergen County
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