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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 50% from the prior year, with 1 housing unit permitted.

  • •96% fewer units than the average Champaign County town (26), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $353K — 54% above the Champaign County average of $230K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1 ▼ 50%

2024

Total Valuei

$353K ▼ 41.7%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

GiffordAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi126-96%
Total Valuei$353K$6.0M-94%
Single-Familyi19-89%
Multi-Familyi017-100%
Buildingsi110-90%
Value / Uniti$353K$230K+54%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey