Building Permits — Crestwood, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 50% from the prior year, with 3 housing units permitted.

•94% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $153K — 47% below the Cook County average of $288K, indicating more affordable construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

CrestwoodAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi354-94%

Total Valuei$460K$15.5M-97%

Single-Familyi310-70%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi313-77%

Value / Uniti$153K$288K-47%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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