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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 600% from the prior year, with 7 housing units permitted.

  • •65% fewer units than the average DeKalb County town (20), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $400K — 59% above the DeKalb County average of $251K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

7 ▲ 600%

2024

Total Valuei

$2.8M ▲ 775%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

7 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Hinckley vs. Avg. DeKalb Co. Town (2024)i

HinckleyAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi720-65%
Total Valuei$2.8M$5.0M-44%
Single-Familyi714-50%
Multi-Familyi06-100%
Buildingsi715-53%
Value / Uniti$400K$251K+59%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Hinckley; dashed line is DeKalb County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Hinckley; dashed line is DeKalb County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey