Construction Value
$3.7M ▲ 7.3%
Units Permitted
22 ▼ 71.4%
Avg Value / Unit
$169K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Kearny slowed in 2024, down 71.4% from the prior year with 22 housing units permitted. At $169K per unit, new builds are 34% below the Hudson County average of $255K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (71% 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
$88
per resident
County avg: $6K-99%
$419K
per square mile
Kearny 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 | 22 | 11 | $3.7M | 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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