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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 up 13.2% from the prior year, with 378 housing units permitted.

  • •1354% more units than the average Champaign County town (26), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $163K — 29% below the Champaign County average of $230K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •95% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

378 ▲ 13.2%

2024

Total Valuei

$61.5M ▲ 7%

2024

Single-Familyi

5%

19 units

Multi-Familyi

95%

359 units

Champaign vs. Avg. Champaign Co. Town (2024)i

ChampaignAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi37826+1354%
Total Valuei$61.5M$6.0M+929%
Single-Familyi199+111%
Multi-Familyi35917+2012%
Buildingsi2810+180%
Value / Uniti$163K$230K-29%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Champaign; dashed line is Champaign County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Champaign; dashed line is Champaign County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey