Construction Value
$5.2M ▼ 3.9%
Units Permitted
10 ▲ 11.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$516K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Signal Mountain jumped in 2024, up 11.1% from the prior year with 10 housing units permitted. At $516K per unit, new builds are running 106% above the Hamilton County average of $250K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (86% fewer units than the county average of 71), 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
$583
per resident
County avg: $9K-94%
$617K
per square mile
Signal Mountain vs. Hamilton County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 10 | 10 | $5.2M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 8 permit-issuing towns in Hamilton County
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