Building Permits — Lynwood, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 25.7% from the prior year, with 26 housing units permitted.

•52% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $239K — 17% below the Cook County average of $288K, indicating more affordable construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

LynwoodAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi2654-52%

Total Valuei$6.2M$15.5M-60%

Single-Familyi2610+160%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi2613+100%

Value / Uniti$239K$288K-17%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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