Building Permits — Worth, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 533.3% from the prior year, with 19 housing units permitted.

•65% fewer units than the average Cook County town (54), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $531K — 85% above the Cook County average of $288K, indicating higher-end construction.
•84.2% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

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

WorthAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi1954-65%

Total Valuei$10.1M$15.5M-35%

Single-Familyi310-70%

Multi-Familyi1644-64%

Buildingsi413-69%

Value / Uniti$531K$288K+85%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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