Construction Value
$789K ▲ 198.3%
Units Permitted
9 ▲ 200%
Avg Value / Unit
$88K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Franklin Borough jumped in 2024, up 200% from the prior year with 9 housing units permitted. At $88K per unit, new builds are 71% below the Sussex County average of $302K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (90% fewer units than the county average of 94), 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
$161
per resident
County avg: $31K-99%
$181K
per square mile
Franklin Borough vs. Sussex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 9 | 9 | $789K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 23 permit-issuing towns in Sussex County
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