Construction Value
$11.9M ▲ 184%
Units Permitted
72 ▲ 148.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$165K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Dunn jumped in 2024, up 148.3% from the prior year with 72 housing units permitted. At $165K per unit, new builds are 45% below the Harnett County average of $300K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (62% fewer units than the county average of 191), 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
$1K
per resident
County avg: $63K-98%
$1.7M
per square mile
Dunn vs. Harnett County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 72 | 72 | $11.9M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 2 permit-issuing towns in Harnett County
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