Construction Value
$3.9M ▲ 221.5%
Units Permitted
17 ▲ 112.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$232K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Clayton jumped in 2024, up 112.5% from the prior year with 17 housing units permitted. At $232K per unit, new builds are in line with the Gloucester County average of $255K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (80% fewer units than the county average of 85), 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
$447
per resident
County avg: $14K-97%
$556K
per square mile
Clayton vs. Gloucester County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 17 | 17 | $3.9M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 20 permit-issuing towns in Gloucester County
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