Construction Value
$1.9M ▲ 28.6%
Units Permitted
18 ▲ 28.6%
Avg Value / Unit
$107K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in East Newark jumped in 2024, up 28.6% from the prior year with 18 housing units permitted. At $107K per unit, new builds are 58% below the Hudson County average of $255K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (77% fewer units than the county average of 77), but the investment per project is strong. 100% 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
$741
per resident
County avg: $6K-88%
$19.2M
per square mile
East Newark vs. Hudson County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ Duplex | 18 | 9 | $1.9M | 100% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 10 permit-issuing towns in Hudson County
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