Building Permits — Barrington, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 300% from the prior year, with 4 housing units permitted.

•93% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $825K — 187% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

BarringtonAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi454-93%

Total Valuei$3.3M$15.5M-79%

Single-Familyi410-60%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi413-69%

Value / Uniti$825K$288K+187%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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