Construction Value
$936K
Units Permitted
5
Avg Value / Unit
$187K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
5 housing units were permitted in Monessen in 2024. At $187K per unit, new builds are 24% below the Westmoreland County average of $246K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (87% 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
$138
per resident
County avg: $3K-96%
$324K
per square mile
Monessen vs. Westmoreland County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 5 | 5 | $936K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 54 permit-issuing towns in Westmoreland County
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