Construction Value
$756K ▲ 358.3%
Units Permitted
2 ▲ 100%
Avg Value / Unit
$378K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Lewistown jumped in 2024, up 100% from the prior year with 2 housing units permitted. At $378K per unit, new builds are running 57% above the Mifflin County average of $241K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (95% fewer units than the county average of 38), 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
$89
per resident
County avg: $26K-100%
$373K
per square mile
Lewistown vs. Mifflin County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 2 | 2 | $756K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 13 permit-issuing towns in Mifflin County
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