Building Permits — Flora, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 50% from the prior year, with 3 housing units permitted.

•50% more units than the average Clay County town (2), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $100K — 33% above the Clay County average of $75K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Flora vs. Avg. Clay Co. Town (2024)i

FloraAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi32+50%

Total Valuei$300K$150K+100%

Single-Familyi32+50%

Multi-Familyi00

Buildingsi32+50%

Value / Uniti$100K$75K+33%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Flora; dashed line is Clay County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Flora; dashed line is Clay County average.