Construction Value
$8.1M ▼ 46.6%
Units Permitted
27 ▼ 60.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$299K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Washington slowed in 2024, down 60.9% from the prior year with 27 housing units permitted. At $299K per unit, new builds are running 18% above the Beaufort County average of $253K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (87% fewer units than the county average of 203), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$817
per resident
County avg: $285K-100%
$985K
per square mile
Washington vs. Beaufort County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 27 | 27 | $8.1M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 1 permit-issuing towns in Beaufort County
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