Construction Value
$36.0M ▲ 1,199.7%
Units Permitted
210 ▲ 1,212.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$171K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Hackensack jumped in 2024, up 1,212.5% from the prior year with 210 housing units permitted. At $171K per unit, new builds are 30% below the Bergen County average of $246K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 176% above the county average of 76 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 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
$782
per resident
County avg: $8K-90%
$8.6M
per square mile
Hackensack 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 | 210 | 1 | $36.0M | 100% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 69 permit-issuing towns in Bergen County
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