Building Permits — Harwood Heights, Illinois

Insightsi

2 housing units were permitted in 2024.

•96% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $350K — 22% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Harwood Heights vs. Avg. Cook Co. Town (2024)i

Harwood HeightsAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi254-96%

Total Valuei$700K$15.5M-95%

Single-Familyi210-80%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi213-85%

Value / Uniti$350K$288K+22%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Harwood Heights; dashed line is Cook County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Harwood Heights; dashed line is Cook County average.