Building Permits — Harvey, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 21.6% from the prior year, with 40 housing units permitted.

•26% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $257K — 11% below the Cook County average of $288K, indicating more affordable construction.
•100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

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

HarveyAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi4054-26%

Total Valuei$10.3M$15.5M-34%

Single-Familyi010-100%

Multi-Familyi4044-9%

Buildingsi813-38%

Value / Uniti$257K$288K-11%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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