Construction Value
$6.0M ▲ 34.6%
Units Permitted
25 ▲ 31.6%
Avg Value / Unit
$241K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Vernal jumped in 2024, up 31.6% from the prior year with 25 housing units permitted. At $241K per unit, new builds are running 28% above the Uintah County average of $188K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (80% fewer units than the county average of 123), but the investment per project is strong. 40% 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
$597
per resident
County avg: $78K-99%
$1.3M
per square mile
Vernal vs. Uintah County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 15 | 15 | $4.5M | 74% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $219K | 4% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 8 | 2 | $1.3M | 22% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 3 permit-issuing towns in Uintah County
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