Construction Value
$48.7M ▼ 8.8%
Units Permitted
147 ▼ 8.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$331K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Dover slowed in 2024, down 8.1% from the prior year with 147 housing units permitted. At $331K per unit, new builds are in line with the York County average of $336K. Volume is 308% above the county average of 36 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$25K
per resident
County avg: $4K+511%
$90.2M
per square mile
Dover vs. York County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 147 | 147 | $48.7M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 65 permit-issuing towns in York County
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