Construction Value
$69.0M ▲ 3,157.2%
Units Permitted
232 ▲ 7,633.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$298K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Niles jumped in 2024, up 7,633.3% from the prior year with 232 housing units permitted. At $298K per unit, new builds are running 29% above the Cook County average of $232K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is 121% above the county average of 105 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. 98.3% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Predominantly multi-unit and higher-density construction.
Construction Intensityi
$2K
per resident
County avg: $1K+85%
$11.8M
per square mile
Niles vs. Cook County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 4 | 4 | $2.2M | 3% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 228 | 2 | $66.8M | 97% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 127 permit-issuing towns in Cook County
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