Construction Value
$24.4M ▲ 311.8%
Units Permitted
61 ▲ 177.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$400K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Norristown jumped in 2024, up 177.3% from the prior year with 61 housing units permitted. At $400K per unit, new builds are running 29% above the Montgomery County average of $309K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 39% above the county average of 44 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$680
per resident
County avg: $3K-79%
$6.9M
per square mile
Norristown vs. Montgomery County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 61 | 61 | $24.4M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 60 permit-issuing towns in Montgomery County
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