Construction Value
$60.1M ▼ 42.2%
Units Permitted
347 ▼ 58.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$173K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Burlington slowed in 2024, down 58.9% from the prior year with 347 housing units permitted. At $173K per unit, new builds are 34% below the Alamance County average of $263K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 334% above the county average of 80 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 24.8% 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
$1K
per resident
County avg: $18K-94%
$2.0M
per square mile
Burlington vs. Alamance County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 261 | 261 | $48.1M | 80% |
| ■ Duplex | 14 | 7 | $2.0M | 3% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 72 | 3 | $10.0M | 17% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 3 permit-issuing towns in Alamance County
Historical trends, year-over-year analysis, and full permit history available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →