Construction Value
$23.4M ▲ 37.6%
Units Permitted
24 ▲ 26.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$976K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Wilmette jumped in 2024, up 26.3% from the prior year with 24 housing units permitted. At $976K per unit, new builds are running 327% above the Cook County average of $228K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (76% fewer units than the county average of 102), 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
$851
per resident
County avg: $1K-27%
$4.3M
per square mile
Wilmette vs. Cook County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 24 | 24 | $23.4M | 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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1200 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091