Construction Value
$66.7M ▲ 53.4%
Units Permitted
72 ▲ 16.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$926K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Avalon jumped in 2024, up 16.1% from the prior year with 72 housing units permitted. At $926K per unit, new builds are running 184% above the Cape May County average of $326K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 57% above the county average of 46 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$54K
per resident
County avg: $39K+39%
$15.6M
per square mile
Avalon vs. Cape May County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 72 | 72 | $66.7M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 15 permit-issuing towns in Cape May County
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