Construction Value
$834K ▼ 12.3%
Units Permitted
9 ▲ 50%
Avg Value / Unit
$93K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Hillside jumped in 2024, up 50% from the prior year with 9 housing units permitted. At $93K per unit, new builds are 65% below the Union County average of $264K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (83% fewer units than the county average of 54), but the investment per project is strong. 22.2% 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
$37
per resident
County avg: $5K-99%
Hillside vs. Union County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 7 | 7 | $824K | 99% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $10K | 1% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 22 permit-issuing towns in Union County
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