Construction Value
$7.3M ▼ 23.7%
Units Permitted
80 ▼ 32.2%
Avg Value / Unit
$91K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Rahway slowed in 2024, down 32.2% from the prior year with 80 housing units permitted. At $91K per unit, new builds are 68% below the Union County average of $285K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 51% above the county average of 53 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 80% 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
$247
per resident
County avg: $6K-96%
$1.9M
per square mile
Rahway vs. Union County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 16 | 16 | $2.9M | 40% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 64 | 7 | $4.4M | 60% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 22 permit-issuing towns in Union County
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