Construction Value
$1.8M ▲ 421.5%
Units Permitted
7 ▲ 600%
Avg Value / Unit
$263K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in South Amboy jumped in 2024, up 600% from the prior year with 7 housing units permitted. At $263K per unit, new builds are in line with the Middlesex County average of $248K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (80% fewer units than the county average of 35), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$196
per resident
County avg: $2K-88%
$1.2M
per square mile
South Amboy vs. Middlesex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 7 | 7 | $1.8M | 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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