Construction Value
$15.0M ▲ 6.9%
Units Permitted
52 ▲ 6.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$288K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Hempstead jumped in 2024, up 6.1% from the prior year with 52 housing units permitted. At $288K per unit, new builds are running 27% above the Waller County average of $226K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (46% fewer units than the county average of 96), 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
$2K
per resident
County avg: $2K+38%
$2.3M
per square mile
Hempstead vs. Waller County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 52 | 52 | $15.0M | 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 Waller County
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