Building Permits — Bedford Park, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 100% from the prior year, with 2 housing units permitted.

•96% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $308K, similar to the Cook County average of $288K.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Bedford Park vs. Avg. Cook Co. Town (2024)i

Bedford ParkAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi254-96%

Total Valuei$615K$15.5M-96%

Single-Familyi210-80%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi213-85%

Value / Uniti$308K$288K+7%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Bedford Park; dashed line is Cook County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Bedford Park; dashed line is Cook County average.