Building Permits — Burbank, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 22.2% from the prior year, with 7 housing units permitted.

•87% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $199K — 31% below the Cook County average of $288K, indicating more affordable construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

BurbankAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi754-87%

Total Valuei$1.4M$15.5M-91%

Single-Familyi710-30%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi713-46%

Value / Uniti$199K$288K-31%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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