Construction Value
$2.7M ▼ 37.3%
Units Permitted
8 ▼ 38.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$340K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Trappe slowed in 2024, down 38.5% from the prior year with 8 housing units permitted. At $340K per unit, new builds are in line with the Montgomery County average of $311K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (82% fewer units than the county average of 44), 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
$676
per resident
County avg: $3K-79%
$1.3M
per square mile
Trappe vs. Montgomery County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 8 | 8 | $2.7M | 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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