Construction Value
$12.1M ▲ 14.5%
Units Permitted
16 ▲ 14.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$757K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Ridgewood jumped in 2024, up 14.3% from the prior year with 16 housing units permitted. At $757K per unit, new builds are running 207% above the Bergen County average of $246K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (79% 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
$466
per resident
County avg: $8K-94%
$2.1M
per square mile
Ridgewood vs. Bergen County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 16 | 16 | $12.1M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 69 permit-issuing towns in Bergen County
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