Construction Value
$4.7M ▲ 16.9%
Units Permitted
43 ▲ 2.4%
Avg Value / Unit
$109K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 43 housing units permitted. At $109K per unit, new builds are 56% below the Ocean County average of $246K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (46% fewer units than the county average of 80), but the investment per project is strong. 11.6% 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
$80
per resident
County avg: $8K-99%
Jackson vs. Ocean County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 38 | 38 | $4.7M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 5 | 1 | $1 | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 33 permit-issuing towns in Ocean County
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