Construction Value
$7.1M ▼ 31.6%
Units Permitted
186 ▼ 8.8%
Avg Value / Unit
$38K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Piscataway slowed in 2024, down 8.8% from the prior year with 186 housing units permitted. At $38K per unit, new builds are 85% below the Middlesex County average of $246K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 417% above the county average of 36 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 89.2% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
A mix of single-family and multi-unit development.
Construction Intensityi
$117
per resident
County avg: $2K-92%
Piscataway vs. Middlesex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 20 | 20 | $5.2M | 73% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 12 | 4 | $94K | 1% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 154 | 28 | $1.8M | 25% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 25 permit-issuing towns in Middlesex County
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