Construction Value
$8.4M ▼ 78.6%
Units Permitted
84 ▼ 71.4%
Avg Value / Unit
$100K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Belleville slowed in 2024, down 71.4% from the prior year with 84 housing units permitted. At $100K per unit, new builds are 61% below the Essex County average of $257K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (56% fewer units than the county average of 192), but the investment per project is strong. 98.8% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
A mix of single-family and multi-unit development.
Construction Intensityi
$221
per resident
County avg: $15K-99%
Belleville vs. Essex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 1 | 1 | $237K | 3% |
| ■ Duplex | 14 | 7 | $2.0M | 23% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 69 | 6 | $6.2M | 74% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 21 permit-issuing towns in Essex County
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