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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 held steady in 2024, with 4 housing units permitted.

  • •56% fewer units than the average Coles County town (9), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $201K — 100% above the Coles County average of $100K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

4 ▲ 0%

2024

Total Valuei

$804K ▼ 26%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

4 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Charleston vs. Avg. Coles Co. Town (2024)i

CharlestonAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi49-56%
Total Valuei$804K$903K-11%
Single-Familyi43+33%
Multi-Familyi06-100%
Buildingsi43+33%
Value / Uniti$201K$100K+100%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Charleston; dashed line is Coles County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Charleston; dashed line is Coles County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey