Construction Value
$6.1M ▲ 140.8%
Units Permitted
23 ▲ 64.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$267K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Bernardsville jumped in 2024, up 64.3% from the prior year with 23 housing units permitted. At $267K per unit, new builds are in line with the Somerset County average of $290K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (74% fewer units than the county average of 87), but the investment per project is strong. 21.7% 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
$779
per resident
County avg: $16K-95%
$479K
per square mile
Bernardsville vs. Somerset County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 18 | 18 | $5.9M | 96% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 5 | 1 | $250K | 4% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 18 permit-issuing towns in Somerset County
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