Building Permits — Melrose Park, Illinois

•87% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $134K — 54% below the Cook County average of $288K, indicating more affordable construction.
•57.1% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

7 ▲ 600%

2024

Total Valuei

$935K ▲ 419.4%

2024

Single-Familyi

42.9%

3 units

Multi-Familyi

57.1%

4 units

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

Melrose ParkAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi754-87%

Total Valuei$935K$15.5M-94%

Single-Familyi310-70%

Multi-Familyi444-91%

Buildingsi513-62%

Value / Uniti$134K$288K-54%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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