Construction Value
$459K ▲ 47.3%
Units Permitted
2 ▼ 50%
Avg Value / Unit
$229K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Blue Island slowed in 2024, down 50% from the prior year with 2 housing units permitted. At $229K per unit, new builds are in line with the Cook County average of $228K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (98% 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
$21
per resident
County avg: $1K-98%
$113K
per square mile
Blue Island vs. Cook County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 2 | 2 | $459K | 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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