Construction Value
$134.3M ▲ 134.3%
Units Permitted
1,094 ▲ 18.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$123K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in West New York jumped in 2024, up 18.1% from the prior year with 1,094 housing units permitted. At $123K per unit, new builds are 52% below the Hudson County average of $255K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 1,321% above the county average of 77 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 39.5% 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
$3K
per resident
County avg: $6K-58%
$135.7M
per square mile
West New York vs. Hudson County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 662 | 662 | $34.5M | 26% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 6 | 2 | $1.2M | 1% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 426 | 1 | $98.6M | 73% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 10 permit-issuing towns in Hudson County
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