Construction Value
$2.9M ▼ 0.2%
Units Permitted
6 ▼ 45.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$485K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in South Manheim slowed in 2024, down 45.5% from the prior year with 6 housing units permitted. At $485K per unit, new builds are running 109% above the Schuylkill County average of $232K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (85% fewer units than the county average of 39), 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
$1K
per resident
County avg: $11K-90%
South Manheim vs. Schuylkill County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 6 | 6 | $2.9M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 33 permit-issuing towns in Schuylkill County
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