Construction Value
$495K ▲ 20.7%
Units Permitted
1 ▼ 50%
Avg Value / Unit
$495K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Moscow slowed in 2024, down 50% from the prior year with 1 housing unit permitted. At $495K per unit, new builds are running 70% above the Lackawanna County average of $292K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (98% fewer units than the county average of 53), 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
$275
per resident
County avg: $11K-97%
$174K
per square mile
Moscow vs. Lackawanna County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 1 | 1 | $495K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 33 permit-issuing towns in Lackawanna County
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