Construction Value
$19.6M ▼ 1.9%
Units Permitted
56 ▲ 30.2%
Avg Value / Unit
$351K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Dunellen jumped in 2024, up 30.2% from the prior year with 56 housing units permitted. At $351K per unit, new builds are running 42% above the Middlesex County average of $246K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 56% above the county average of 36 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 32.1% 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: $2K+66%
$18.5M
per square mile
Dunellen vs. Middlesex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 38 | 38 | $17.7M | 90% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 18 | 3 | $2.0M | 10% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 25 permit-issuing towns in Middlesex County
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