Construction Value
$22.0M ▲ 711.5%
Units Permitted
65 ▲ 1,200%
Avg Value / Unit
$338K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Evanston jumped in 2024, up 1,200% from the prior year with 65 housing units permitted. At $338K per unit, new builds are running 46% above the Cook County average of $232K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (38% fewer units than the county average of 105), but the investment per project is strong. 92.3% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Predominantly multi-unit and higher-density construction.
Construction Intensityi
$288
per resident
County avg: $1K-77%
$2.8M
per square mile
Evanston vs. Cook County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 5 | 5 | $4.6M | 21% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 60 | 1 | $17.4M | 79% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 127 permit-issuing towns in Cook County
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