Construction Value
$14.3M ▼ 21.3%
Units Permitted
100 ▲ 2%
Avg Value / Unit
$143K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 100 housing units permitted. At $143K per unit, new builds are 56% below the Nash County average of $324K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 82% above the county average of 55 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$263
per resident
County avg: $22K-99%
$316K
per square mile
Rocky Mount vs. Nash County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 100 | 100 | $14.3M | 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 Nash County
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