Construction Value
$742.3M ▲ 109.9%
Units Permitted
2,134 ▼ 0.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$348K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 2,134 housing units permitted. At $348K per unit, new builds are running 20% above the Forsyth County average of $291K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 1,567% above the county average of 128 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 45.3% 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
$3K
per resident
County avg: $14K-79%
$5.6M
per square mile
Winston-Salem vs. Forsyth County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 1,168 | 1,168 | $264.4M | 36% |
| ■ Duplex | 58 | 29 | $13.8M | 2% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 37 | 10 | $9.2M | 1% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 871 | 65 | $454.8M | 61% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 2 permit-issuing towns in Forsyth County
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