Construction Value
$320K ▼ 39.6%
Units Permitted
1 ▼ 50%
Avg Value / Unit
$320K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Upper Burrell slowed in 2024, down 50% from the prior year with 1 housing unit permitted. At $320K per unit, new builds are running 30% above the Westmoreland County average of $246K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (97% 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
$148
per resident
County avg: $3K-95%
Upper Burrell vs. Westmoreland County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 1 | 1 | $320K | 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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