Construction Value
$393K ▼ 49.1%
Units Permitted
2 ▼ 50%
Avg Value / Unit
$197K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Mount Carmel slowed in 2024, down 50% from the prior year with 2 housing units permitted. At $197K per unit, new builds are 14% below the Hawkins County average of $230K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (98% fewer units than the county average of 101), 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
$71
per resident
County avg: $70K-100%
$59K
per square mile
Mount Carmel vs. Hawkins County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 2 | 2 | $393K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 5 permit-issuing towns in Hawkins County
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