Construction Value
$48.0M ▲ 98.8%
Units Permitted
614 ▲ 78%
Avg Value / Unit
$78K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Manchester jumped in 2024, up 78% from the prior year with 614 housing units permitted. At $78K per unit, new builds are 68% below the Ocean County average of $246K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 649% above the county average of 82 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 84.5% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
A mix of single-family and multi-unit development.
Construction Intensityi
$1K
per resident
County avg: $8K-87%
Manchester vs. Ocean County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 95 | 95 | $16.1M | 33% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 519 | 26 | $31.9M | 67% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 33 permit-issuing towns in Ocean County
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