Construction Value
$4.2M ▲ 12.3%
Units Permitted
12 ▲ 9.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$353K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Rochester jumped in 2024, up 9.1% from the prior year with 12 housing units permitted. At $353K per unit, new builds are running 48% above the Racine County average of $239K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (88% fewer units than the county average of 97), 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
$1K
per resident
County avg: $13K-92%
$243K
per square mile
Rochester vs. Racine County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 12 | 12 | $4.2M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 11 permit-issuing towns in Racine County
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