Construction Value
$23.1M ▲ 191.7%
Units Permitted
278 ▲ 180.8%
Avg Value / Unit
$83K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in River Vale jumped in 2024, up 180.8% from the prior year with 278 housing units permitted. At $83K per unit, new builds are 66% below the Bergen County average of $241K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 256% above the county average of 78 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 9% 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
$2K
per resident
County avg: $8K-71%
River Vale vs. Bergen County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 253 | 253 | $22.3M | 97% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 25 | 1 | $780K | 3% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 69 permit-issuing towns in Bergen County
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