Construction Value
$6.8M ▲ 12.8%
Units Permitted
20 ▲ 11.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$339K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Bridgewater jumped in 2024, up 11.1% from the prior year with 20 housing units permitted. At $339K per unit, new builds are running 17% above the Somerset County average of $290K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (77% fewer units than the county average of 87), 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
$147
per resident
County avg: $16K-99%
Bridgewater vs. Somerset County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 20 | 20 | $6.8M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 18 permit-issuing towns in Somerset County
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