Construction Value
$228.3M ▼ 8.6%
Units Permitted
331 ▼ 23.4%
Avg Value / Unit
$690K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Bluffton slowed in 2024, down 23.4% from the prior year with 331 housing units permitted. At $690K per unit, new builds are running 169% above the Beaufort County average of $257K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 72% above the county average of 192 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
$8K
per resident
County avg: $68K-88%
$4.4M
per square mile
Bluffton vs. Beaufort County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 331 | 331 | $228.3M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 4 permit-issuing towns in Beaufort County
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