Where construction is happening.

Choose up to 3 counties using “Add to comparison” in the county spotlight. The table below updates instantly.

Opportunity score: the index supplied in the original heat map (0–100 nominal scale). It is a comparative indicator, not a construction forecast or a verified market-size estimate.

Inputs: 2025 housing units authorized, 2020–2025 population change, and a described adjustment for military/federal areas. The original description cites weights of 40% permits and 35% population growth, but does not fully specify the remaining 25% or exact adjustment formula. For that reason, this dashboard preserves—not reverse-engineers—the original scores.

Map colors: scaled to the actual observed range of each selected metric. Blue means lower values; red means higher values. These are relative colors, not pass/fail thresholds.

Data limitation: supplied 2025 county figures and population rates are reproduced from the uploaded source and have not been independently validated against Census BPS or NC OSBM. Some rural housing permitting may be undercounted depending on reporting coverage. Use as a screening tool, not a final investment decision.