Building Permits — Downers Grove, Illinois

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Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 24.5% from the prior year, with 61 housing units permitted.

•27% more units than the average DuPage County town (48), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $672K — 67% above the DuPage County average of $402K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

61 ▲ 24.5%

2024

Total Valuei

$41.0M ▲ 26.1%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

61 units

Multi-Familyi

0 units

Downers Grove vs. Avg. DuPage Co. Town (2024)i

Downers GroveAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi6148+27%

Total Valuei$41.0M$19.3M+113%

Single-Familyi6126+135%

Multi-Familyi022-100%

Buildingsi6127+126%

Value / Uniti$672K$402K+67%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Downers Grove; dashed line is DuPage County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Downers Grove; dashed line is DuPage County average.