Construction Value
$23.9M ▼ 1.8%
Units Permitted
54 ▼ 1.8%
Avg Value / Unit
$443K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 54 housing units permitted. At $443K per unit, new builds are running 36% above the Cape May County average of $326K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 17% 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
$11K
per resident
County avg: $39K-71%
$10.9M
per square mile
Sea Isle City vs. Cape May County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 54 | 54 | $23.9M | 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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