Construction Value
$3.2M ▲ 47.3%
Units Permitted
41 ▲ 0%
Avg Value / Unit
$79K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 41 housing units permitted. At $79K per unit, new builds are 68% below the Monmouth County average of $243K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (42% fewer units than the county average of 71), but the investment per project is strong. 31.7% 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
$698
per resident
County avg: $7K-90%
$4.4M
per square mile
Highlands vs. Monmouth County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 28 | 28 | $2.6M | 81% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 13 | 4 | $621K | 19% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 49 permit-issuing towns in Monmouth County
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