Construction Value
$5.8M ▼ 43.1%
Units Permitted
34 ▼ 39.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$172K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Lower Swatara slowed in 2024, down 39.3% from the prior year with 34 housing units permitted. At $172K per unit, new builds are 48% below the Dauphin County average of $332K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 21% above the county average of 28 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 47.1% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Mostly single-family with some small multi-unit buildings.
Construction Intensityi
$613
per resident
County avg: $8K-92%
Lower Swatara vs. Dauphin County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 18 | 18 | $3.2M | 55% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 4 | 1 | $579K | 10% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 12 | 2 | $2.1M | 35% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 26 permit-issuing towns in Dauphin County
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