Construction Value
$750K ▲ 150%
Units Permitted
2 ▲ 100%
Avg Value / Unit
$375K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in West Chicago jumped in 2024, up 100% from the prior year with 2 housing units permitted. At $375K per unit, new builds are running 13% above the DuPage County average of $332K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (93% fewer units than the county average of 28), 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
$30
per resident
County avg: $3K-99%
$48K
per square mile
West Chicago vs. DuPage County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 2 | 2 | $750K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 30 permit-issuing towns in DuPage County
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