Construction Value
$2.6M ▲ 17%
Units Permitted
15 ▲ 0%
Avg Value / Unit
$174K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 15 housing units permitted. At $174K per unit, new builds are 48% below the Pickens County average of $337K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (78% fewer units than the county average of 68), but the investment per project is strong. 26.7% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Mostly single-family with some small multi-unit buildings.
Construction Intensityi
$776
per resident
County avg: $28K-97%
$531K
per square mile
Liberty vs. Pickens County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 11 | 11 | $2.2M | 84% |
| ■ Duplex | 4 | 2 | $409K | 16% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 4 permit-issuing towns in Pickens County
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