Construction Value
$7.8M ▲ 306.3%
Units Permitted
40 ▲ 300%
Avg Value / Unit
$196K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Eden jumped in 2024, up 300% from the prior year with 40 housing units permitted. At $196K per unit, new builds are 26% below the Rockingham County average of $265K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (81% fewer units than the county average of 208), 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
$508
per resident
County avg: $53K-99%
$551K
per square mile
Eden vs. Rockingham County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 40 | 40 | $7.8M | 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 Rockingham County
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