Building Permits — Glencoe, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 9.1% from the prior year, with 10 housing units permitted.

•81% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $1.7M — 476% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

GlencoeAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi1054-81%

Total Valuei$16.6M$15.5M+7%

Single-Familyi1010+0%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi1013-23%

Value / Uniti$1.7M$288K+476%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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