Building Permits — Brookfield, Illinois

Insightsi

10 housing units were permitted in 2024.

•81% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $131K — 54% below the Cook County average of $288K, indicating more affordable construction.
•60% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

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

BrookfieldAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi1054-81%

Total Valuei$1.3M$15.5M-92%

Single-Familyi410-60%

Multi-Familyi644-86%

Buildingsi613-54%

Value / Uniti$131K$288K-54%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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