Construction Value
$15.0M ▲ 33.6%
Units Permitted
16 ▲ 45.5%
Avg Value / Unit
$940K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Park Ridge jumped in 2024, up 45.5% from the prior year with 16 housing units permitted. At $940K per unit, new builds are running 306% above the Cook County average of $231K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (84% fewer units than the county average of 103), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$389
per resident
County avg: $1K-69%
$2.1M
per square mile
Park Ridge vs. Cook County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 16 | 16 | $15.0M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 127 permit-issuing towns in Cook County
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