Building Permits — Chicago Ridge, Illinois

•98% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $250K — 13% below the Cook County average of $288K, indicating more affordable construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1 ▼ 50%

2024

Total Valuei

$250K ▼ 39%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0 units

Chicago Ridge vs. Avg. Cook Co. Town (2024)i

Chicago RidgeAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi154-98%

Total Valuei$250K$15.5M-98%

Single-Familyi110-90%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi113-92%

Value / Uniti$250K$288K-13%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Chicago Ridge; dashed line is Cook County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Chicago Ridge; dashed line is Cook County average.