Building Permits — Chicago, Illinois

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Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 20.9% from the prior year, with 4,371 housing units permitted.

•7994% more units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $247K — 14% below the Cook County average of $288K, indicating more affordable construction.
•92.6% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

4,371 ▲ 20.9%

2024

Total Valuei

$1080.8M ▲ 35.7%

2024

Single-Familyi

7.4%

325 units

Multi-Familyi

92.6%

4,046 units

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

ChicagoAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi4,37154+7994%

Total Valuei$1080.8M$15.5M+6856%

Single-Familyi32510+3150%

Multi-Familyi4,04644+9095%

Buildingsi61113+4600%

Value / Uniti$247K$288K-14%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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