Construction Value
$14.2M ▲ 6,713%
Units Permitted
94 ▲ 4,600%
Avg Value / Unit
$151K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Dover jumped in 2024, up 4,600% from the prior year with 94 housing units permitted. At $151K per unit, new builds are 39% below the Morris County average of $246K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 141% above the county average of 39 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 95.7% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Predominantly multi-unit and higher-density construction.
Construction Intensityi
$771
per resident
County avg: $6K-87%
$5.3M
per square mile
Dover vs. Morris County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 4 | 4 | $1.0M | 7% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 90 | 1 | $13.2M | 93% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 32 permit-issuing towns in Morris County
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