Construction Value
$3.9M ▼ 23.5%
Units Permitted
13 ▼ 23.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$301K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Catasauqua slowed in 2024, down 23.5% from the prior year with 13 housing units permitted. At $301K per unit, new builds are 11% below the Lehigh County average of $337K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (81% fewer units than the county average of 68), 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
$598
per resident
County avg: $10K-94%
$3.0M
per square mile
Catasauqua vs. Lehigh County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 13 | 13 | $3.9M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 21 permit-issuing towns in Lehigh County
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