Building Permits — Forest Park, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 1300% from the prior year, with 14 housing units permitted.

•74% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $263K, similar to the Cook County average of $288K.
•100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Forest Park vs. Avg. Cook Co. Town (2024)i

Forest ParkAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi1454-74%

Total Valuei$3.7M$15.5M-76%

Single-Familyi010-100%

Multi-Familyi1444-68%

Buildingsi413-69%

Value / Uniti$263K$288K-9%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Forest Park; dashed line is Cook County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Forest Park; dashed line is Cook County average.