Construction Value
$22.9M ▲ 77.3%
Units Permitted
118 ▲ 68.6%
Avg Value / Unit
$194K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Edison jumped in 2024, up 68.6% from the prior year with 118 housing units permitted. At $194K per unit, new builds are 21% below the Middlesex County average of $246K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 228% above the county average of 36 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$213
per resident
County avg: $2K-86%
Edison vs. Middlesex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 118 | 118 | $22.9M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 25 permit-issuing towns in Middlesex County
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