Building Permits — Northfield, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 20% from the prior year, with 6 housing units permitted.

•89% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $1.3M — 363% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

NorthfieldAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi654-89%

Total Valuei$8.0M$15.5M-49%

Single-Familyi610-40%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi613-54%

Value / Uniti$1.3M$288K+363%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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