Construction Value
$13.4M ▲ 5.8%
Units Permitted
45 ▲ 7.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$297K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in North Catasauqua jumped in 2024, up 7.1% from the prior year with 45 housing units permitted. At $297K per unit, new builds are running 15% above the Northampton County average of $258K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (50% fewer units than the county average of 90), 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
$4K
per resident
County avg: $13K-65%
$18.6M
per square mile
North Catasauqua vs. Northampton County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 45 | 45 | $13.4M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 31 permit-issuing towns in Northampton County
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