Construction Value
$1.6M ▼ 11.5%
Units Permitted
5 ▲ 25%
Avg Value / Unit
$326K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Kingston jumped in 2024, up 25% from the prior year with 5 housing units permitted. At $326K per unit, new builds are running 53% above the Luzerne County average of $213K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (90% fewer units than the county average of 48), 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
$122
per resident
County avg: $4K-97%
$758K
per square mile
Kingston vs. Luzerne County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 5 | 5 | $1.6M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 37 permit-issuing towns in Luzerne County
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