Building Permits — Alsip, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 44.4% from the prior year, with 5 housing units permitted.

•91% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $350K — 22% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Alsip vs. Avg. Cook Co. Town (2024)i

AlsipAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi554-91%

Total Valuei$1.8M$15.5M-89%

Single-Familyi510-50%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi513-62%

Value / Uniti$350K$288K+22%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Alsip; dashed line is Cook County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Alsip; dashed line is Cook County average.