Construction Value
$1.7M ▼ 13.4%
Units Permitted
6 ▲ 0%
Avg Value / Unit
$289K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 6 housing units permitted. At $289K per unit, new builds are 13% below the Dauphin County average of $332K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (79% fewer units than the county average of 28), 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
$923
per resident
County avg: $8K-89%
$1.4M
per square mile
Lykens vs. Dauphin County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 6 | 6 | $1.7M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 26 permit-issuing towns in Dauphin County
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