Construction Value
$58.0M ▲ 40.7%
Units Permitted
212 ▲ 20.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$273K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Blythewood jumped in 2024, up 20.5% from the prior year with 212 housing units permitted. At $273K per unit, new builds are running 27% above the Richland County average of $216K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 371% above the county average of 45 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
$12K
per resident
County avg: $4K+245%
$5.5M
per square mile
Blythewood vs. Richland County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 212 | 212 | $58.0M | 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 Richland County
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