Construction Value
$25.2M ▲ 20.1%
Units Permitted
113 ▲ 5.6%
Avg Value / Unit
$223K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Roanoke jumped in 2024, up 5.6% from the prior year with 113 housing units permitted. At $223K per unit, new builds are in line with the Roanoke City County average of $223K. Volume is roughly in line with neighboring towns (113 units on average). 10.6% 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
$252
per resident
County avg: $256-2%
$593K
per square mile
Roanoke vs. Roanoke City County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 101 | 101 | $23.6M | 93% |
| ■ Duplex | 12 | 6 | $1.6M | 7% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 1 permit-issuing towns in Roanoke City County
Historical trends, year-over-year analysis, and full permit history available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →