Construction Value
$4.1M ▲ 27.2%
Units Permitted
11 ▲ 0%
Avg Value / Unit
$377K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 11 housing units permitted. At $377K per unit, new builds are running 35% above the Northumberland County average of $279K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (86% fewer units than the county average of 76), 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
$605
per resident
County avg: $46K-99%
$5.1M
per square mile
Shamokin vs. Northumberland County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 11 | 11 | $4.1M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 29 permit-issuing towns in Northumberland County
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