Construction Value
$3.7M ▲ 89.9%
Units Permitted
11 ▲ 57.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$336K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Elk jumped in 2024, up 57.1% from the prior year with 11 housing units permitted. At $336K per unit, new builds are running 32% above the Gloucester County average of $255K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (87% 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
$835
per resident
County avg: $14K-94%
Elk vs. Gloucester County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 11 | 11 | $3.7M | 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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