Construction Value
$11.1M ▲ 754%
Units Permitted
41 ▲ 485.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$271K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Penn Yan jumped in 2024, up 485.7% from the prior year with 41 housing units permitted. At $271K per unit, new builds are 18% below the Yates County average of $331K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is roughly in line with neighboring towns (39 units on average). 78% 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
$2K
per resident
County avg: $74K-97%
$4.6M
per square mile
Penn Yan vs. Yates County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 9 | 9 | $4.1M | 37% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 24 | 6 | $4.0M | 36% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 8 | 1 | $3.0M | 27% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 4 permit-issuing towns in Yates County
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