Construction Value
$12.2M ▲ 46.3%
Units Permitted
42 ▲ 31.2%
Avg Value / Unit
$290K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Montclair jumped in 2024, up 31.2% from the prior year with 42 housing units permitted. At $290K per unit, new builds are running 14% above the Essex County average of $253K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (79% fewer units than the county average of 203), but the investment per project is strong. 59.5% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Mostly single-family with some small multi-unit buildings.
Construction Intensityi
$297
per resident
County avg: $15K-98%
Montclair vs. Essex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 17 | 17 | $2.9M | 24% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 25 | 5 | $9.3M | 76% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 21 permit-issuing towns in Essex County
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