Construction Value
$17.3M ▲ 15.6%
Units Permitted
74 ▲ 15.6%
Avg Value / Unit
$234K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Elizabeth City jumped in 2024, up 15.6% from the prior year with 74 housing units permitted. At $234K per unit, new builds are 13% below the Pasquotank County average of $270K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (14% fewer units than the county average of 86), 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
$930
per resident
County avg: $58K-98%
$1.5M
per square mile
Elizabeth City vs. Pasquotank County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 74 | 74 | $17.3M | 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 Pasquotank County
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