Construction Value
$3.1M ▲ 7.1%
Units Permitted
15 ▲ 7.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$208K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Townsend jumped in 2024, up 7.1% from the prior year with 15 housing units permitted. At $208K per unit, new builds are 36% below the Blount County average of $326K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (66% fewer units than the county average of 44), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$5K
per resident
County avg: $27K-80%
$1.6M
per square mile
Townsend vs. Blount County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 15 | 15 | $3.1M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 6 permit-issuing towns in Blount County
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