Construction Value
$18.7M ▼ 76.7%
Units Permitted
134 ▼ 75.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$140K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in East Orange slowed in 2024, down 75.9% from the prior year with 134 housing units permitted. At $140K per unit, new builds are 45% below the Essex County average of $254K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (34% fewer units than the county average of 204), but the investment per project is strong. 92.5% 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
$269
per resident
County avg: $15K-98%
$4.8M
per square mile
East Orange vs. Essex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 10 | 10 | $2.0M | 11% |
| ■ Duplex | 24 | 12 | $4.1M | 22% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 6 | 2 | $370K | 2% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 94 | 3 | $12.3M | 65% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 21 permit-issuing towns in Essex County
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