Building Permits — Wheeling, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 381.8% from the prior year, with 53 housing units permitted.

•Roughly in line with the average Cook County town (54 units).
•Average unit valued at $121K — 58% below the Cook County average of $288K, indicating more affordable construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

WheelingAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi5354-2%

Total Valuei$6.4M$15.5M-59%

Single-Familyi5310+430%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi5313+308%

Value / Uniti$121K$288K-58%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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