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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 500% 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 $422K — 47% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

6 ▲ 500%

2024

Total Valuei

$2.5M ▲ 743.3%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

6 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

Palos HeightsAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi654-89%
Total Valuei$2.5M$15.5M-84%
Single-Familyi610-40%
Multi-Familyi044-100%
Buildingsi613-54%
Value / Uniti$422K$288K+47%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey