Construction Value
$8.6M ▲ 87.3%
Units Permitted
48 ▲ 92%
Avg Value / Unit
$178K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Hardyston jumped in 2024, up 92% from the prior year with 48 housing units permitted. At $178K per unit, new builds are 18% below the Sussex County average of $217K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (57% fewer units than the county average of 112), but the investment per project is strong. 79.2% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
A mix of single-family and multi-unit development.
Construction Intensityi
$1K
per resident
County avg: $49K-98%
Hardyston vs. Sussex County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 10 | 10 | $3.8M | 44% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 20 | 5 | $2.8M | 33% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 18 | 1 | $2.0M | 23% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 22 permit-issuing towns in Sussex County
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