Construction Value
$413K ▼ 18%
Units Permitted
34 ▲ 88.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$12K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Branchville jumped in 2024, up 88.9% from the prior year with 34 housing units permitted. At $12K per unit, new builds are 94% below the Sussex County average of $218K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (69% fewer units than the county average of 108), but the investment per project is strong. 11.8% 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
$522
per resident
County avg: $49K-99%
$700K
per square mile
Branchville vs. Sussex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 30 | 30 | $373K | 90% |
| ■ Duplex | 4 | 2 | $39K | 10% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 22 permit-issuing towns in Sussex County
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