Construction Value
$4.2M ▲ 441.4%
Units Permitted
33 ▲ 1,000%
Avg Value / Unit
$127K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in West Caldwell jumped in 2024, up 1,000% from the prior year with 33 housing units permitted. At $127K per unit, new builds are 50% below the Essex County average of $253K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (84% fewer units than the county average of 203), but the investment per project is strong. 97% 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
$380
per resident
County avg: $15K-97%
West Caldwell vs. Essex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 1 | 1 | $565K | 14% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 32 | 1 | $3.6M | 86% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 21 permit-issuing towns in Essex County
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