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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 42.9% from the prior year, with 30 housing units permitted.

  • •44% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $555K — 93% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

30 ▲ 42.9%

2024

Total Valuei

$16.7M ▲ 43.1%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

30 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Western Springs vs. Avg. Cook Co. Town (2024)i

Western SpringsAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi3054-44%
Total Valuei$16.7M$15.5M+7%
Single-Familyi3010+200%
Multi-Familyi044-100%
Buildingsi3013+131%
Value / Uniti$555K$288K+93%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Western Springs; dashed line is Cook County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Western Springs; dashed line is Cook County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey