Construction Value
$991K ▼ 45.1%
Units Permitted
3 ▼ 50%
Avg Value / Unit
$330K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Auburn slowed in 2024, down 50% from the prior year with 3 housing units permitted. At $330K per unit, new builds are in line with the Schuylkill County average of $352K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (95% fewer units than the county average of 57), 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
$2K
per resident
County avg: $24K-91%
$612K
per square mile
Auburn vs. Schuylkill County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 3 | 3 | $991K | 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 Schuylkill County
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