Construction Value
$10.9M ▼ 13.8%
Units Permitted
26 ▼ 3.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$419K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 26 housing units permitted. At $419K per unit, new builds are running 72% above the Ocean County average of $244K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (68% fewer units than the county average of 82), 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
$6K
per resident
County avg: $8K-25%
$13.3M
per square mile
Lavallette vs. Ocean County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 26 | 26 | $10.9M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 33 permit-issuing towns in Ocean County
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