Construction Value
$1.0M ▼ 36.6%
Units Permitted
3 ▲ 200%
Avg Value / Unit
$337K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Williamsport jumped in 2024, up 200% from the prior year with 3 housing units permitted. At $337K per unit, new builds are running 35% above the Lycoming County average of $250K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (97% fewer units than the county average of 112), but the investment per project is strong. 66.7% 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
$37
per resident
County avg: $48K-100%
$115K
per square mile
Williamsport vs. Lycoming County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 1 | 1 | $570K | 56% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $440K | 44% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 34 permit-issuing towns in Lycoming County
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