Construction Value
$4.0M ▼ 33.9%
Units Permitted
92 ▲ 240.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$44K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Moab jumped in 2024, up 240.7% from the prior year with 92 housing units permitted. At $44K per unit, new builds are 85% below the Grand County average of $297K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is roughly in line with neighboring towns (95 units on average). 93.5% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
A mix of single-family and multi-unit development.
Construction Intensityi
$751
per resident
County avg: $809K-100%
$837K
per square mile
Moab vs. Grand County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 6 | 6 | $1.5M | 38% |
| ■ Duplex | 6 | 3 | $675K | 17% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 80 | 4 | $1.8M | 46% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 1 permit-issuing towns in Grand County
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