Construction Value
$3.7M ▲ 3.3%
Units Permitted
11 ▲ 0%
Avg Value / Unit
$334K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 11 housing units permitted. At $334K per unit, new builds are running 36% above the New Hanover County average of $246K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (72% fewer units than the county average of 39), 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: $5K-68%
$2.6M
per square mile
Wrightsville Beach vs. New Hanover County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 11 | 11 | $3.7M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 3 permit-issuing towns in New Hanover County
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