Building Permits — Berwyn, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 50% from the prior year, with 6 housing units permitted.

•89% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $315K, similar to the Cook County average of $288K.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

BerwynAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi654-89%

Total Valuei$1.9M$15.5M-88%

Single-Familyi610-40%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi613-54%

Value / Uniti$315K$288K+9%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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