Construction Value
$1.8M ▼ 32.4%
Units Permitted
5 ▼ 44.4%
Avg Value / Unit
$350K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Alsip slowed in 2024, down 44.4% from the prior year with 5 housing units permitted. At $350K per unit, new builds are running 53% above the Cook County average of $228K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (95% fewer units than the county average of 102), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$94
per resident
County avg: $1K-92%
$268K
per square mile
Alsip vs. Cook County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 5 | 5 | $1.8M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 127 permit-issuing towns in Cook County
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Building Department
4500 W 123rd Street, Alsip, IL 60803