Construction Value
$33.4M ▼ 5.9%
Units Permitted
299 ▲ 45.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$112K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in City of Orange jumped in 2024, up 45.9% from the prior year with 299 housing units permitted. At $112K per unit, new builds are 57% below the Essex County average of $257K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 56% above the county average of 192 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 97.7% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Predominantly multi-unit and higher-density construction.
Construction Intensityi
$969
per resident
County avg: $15K-94%
City of Orange vs. Essex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 7 | 7 | $1.5M | 4% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 292 | 11 | $31.9M | 96% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 21 permit-issuing towns in Essex County
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