Construction Value
$8.1M ▼ 77%
Units Permitted
67 ▲ 4.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$120K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity held steady in 2024, with 67 housing units permitted. At $120K per unit, new builds are 50% below the Racine County average of $239K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (31% fewer units than the county average of 97), but the investment per project is strong. 89.6% 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
$1K
per resident
County avg: $13K-89%
$3.2M
per square mile
Waterford vs. Racine County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 7 | 7 | $2.7M | 33% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 60 | 5 | $5.4M | 67% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 11 permit-issuing towns in Racine County
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