Building Permits — Steger, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 200% from the prior year, with 3 housing units permitted.

•96% fewer units than the average Cook County town (77), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $92K — 67% below the Cook County average of $281K, indicating more affordable construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

StegerAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi377-96%

Total Valuei$275K$21.6M-99%

Single-Familyi356-95%

Multi-Familyi021-100%

Buildingsi357-95%

Value / Uniti$92K$281K-67%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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