Construction Value
$16.7M ▲ 43.1%
Units Permitted
30 ▲ 42.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$555K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Western Springs jumped in 2024, up 42.9% from the prior year with 30 housing units permitted. At $555K per unit, new builds are running 140% above the Cook County average of $232K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (71% fewer units than the county average of 105), 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
$1K
per resident
County avg: $1K+0%
$6.0M
per square mile
Western Springs vs. Cook County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 30 | 30 | $16.7M | 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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