Construction Value
$7.5M ▲ 113.7%
Units Permitted
49 ▲ 113%
Avg Value / Unit
$154K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Loris jumped in 2024, up 113% from the prior year with 49 housing units permitted. At $154K per unit, new builds are 38% below the Horry County average of $250K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (60% fewer units than the county average of 123), but the investment per project is strong. 4.1% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$3K
per resident
County avg: $11K-72%
$1.7M
per square mile
Loris vs. Horry County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 47 | 47 | $7.3M | 97% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $225K | 3% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 7 permit-issuing towns in Horry County
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