Construction Value
$4.2M ▲ 6.9%
Units Permitted
14 ▲ 16.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$298K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Wayne jumped in 2024, up 16.7% from the prior year with 14 housing units permitted. At $298K per unit, new builds are running 29% above the Passaic County average of $232K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (87% fewer units than the county average of 105), but the investment per project is strong. 14.3% 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
$76
per resident
County avg: $12K-99%
Wayne vs. Passaic County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 12 | 12 | $3.8M | 92% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $337K | 8% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 16 permit-issuing towns in Passaic County
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