Construction Value
$7.8M ▲ 10.3%
Units Permitted
155 ▼ 8.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$50K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Clifton slowed in 2024, down 8.3% from the prior year with 155 housing units permitted. At $50K per unit, new builds are 78% below the Passaic County average of $232K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 48% above the county average of 105 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 87.1% 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
$86
per resident
County avg: $12K-99%
$692K
per square mile
Clifton vs. Passaic County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 20 | 20 | $5.1M | 66% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $242K | 3% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 133 | 8 | $2.4M | 31% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 16 permit-issuing towns in Passaic County
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