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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 75% from the prior year, with 7 housing units permitted.

  • •75% more units than the average Douglas County town (4), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $227K — 30% below the Douglas County average of $324K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

7 ▲ 75%

2024

Total Valuei

$1.6M ▲ 75%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

7 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Arcola vs. Avg. Douglas Co. Town (2024)i

ArcolaAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi74+75%
Total Valuei$1.6M$1.3M+23%
Single-Familyi74+75%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi74+75%
Value / Uniti$227K$324K-30%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Arcola; dashed line is Douglas County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Arcola; dashed line is Douglas County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey