Building Permits — Wilmette, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 26.3% from the prior year, with 24 housing units permitted.

•56% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $976K — 239% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

WilmetteAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi2454-56%

Total Valuei$23.4M$15.5M+51%

Single-Familyi2410+140%

Multi-Familyi044-100%

Buildingsi2413+85%

Value / Uniti$976K$288K+239%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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