Construction Value
$37.9M ▼ 52.6%
Units Permitted
78 ▼ 78.2%
Avg Value / Unit
$485K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Livingston slowed in 2024, down 78.2% from the prior year with 78 housing units permitted. At $485K per unit, new builds are running 92% above the Essex County average of $253K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (62% fewer units than the county average of 204), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$1K
per resident
County avg: $15K-92%
Livingston vs. Essex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 78 | 78 | $37.9M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 21 permit-issuing towns in Essex County
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