Construction Value
$112.7M ▲ 7.2%
Units Permitted
525 ▲ 1.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$215K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 525 housing units permitted. At $215K per unit, new builds are 14% below the Cumberland County average of $250K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 327% above the county average of 123 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 17.9% 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
$540
per resident
County avg: $13K-96%
$760K
per square mile
Fayetteville vs. Cumberland County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 431 | 431 | $101.0M | 90% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 94 | 5 | $11.7M | 10% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 3 permit-issuing towns in Cumberland County
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