Construction Value
$3.5M ▲ 32.4%
Units Permitted
18 ▲ 80%
Avg Value / Unit
$196K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Henderson jumped in 2024, up 80% from the prior year with 18 housing units permitted. At $196K per unit, new builds are 20% below the Chester County average of $246K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (50% fewer units than the county average of 36), but the investment per project is strong. 11.1% 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
$557
per resident
County avg: $77K-99%
$453K
per square mile
Henderson vs. Chester County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 16 | 16 | $3.4M | 95% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $160K | 5% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 1 permit-issuing towns in Chester County
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