Building Permits — Park Forest, Illinois

Insightsi

44 housing units were permitted in 2024.

•19% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $410K — 42% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
•100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

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

Park ForestAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi4454-19%

Total Valuei$18.0M$15.5M+16%

Single-Familyi010-100%

Multi-Familyi4444+0%

Buildingsi513-62%

Value / Uniti$410K$288K+42%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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