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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 16.7% from the prior year, with 5 housing units permitted.

  • •150% more units than the average Bureau County town (2), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $150K — 33% below the Bureau County average of $225K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

5 ▼ 16.7%

2024

Total Valuei

$749K ▼ 39.7%

2024

Single-Familyi

0%

0 units

Multi-Familyi

100%

5 units

Princeton vs. Avg. Bureau Co. Town (2024)i

PrincetonAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi52+150%
Total Valuei$749K$450K+66%
Single-Familyi01-100%
Multi-Familyi51+400%
Buildingsi22+0%
Value / Uniti$150K$225K-33%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Princeton; dashed line is Bureau County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Princeton; dashed line is Bureau County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey