Building Permits — West Chicago, Illinois

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Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 100% from the prior year, with 2 housing units permitted.

•Below-average activity — less than half the typical pace.
•96% fewer units than the average DuPage County town (48), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $375K, similar to the DuPage County average of $402K.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

2 ▲ 100%

2024

Total Valuei

$750K ▲ 150%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

2 units

Multi-Familyi

0 units

West Chicago vs. Avg. DuPage Co. Town (2024)i

West ChicagoAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi248-96%

Total Valuei$750K$19.3M-96%

Single-Familyi226-92%

Multi-Familyi022-100%

Buildingsi227-93%

Value / Uniti$375K$402K-7%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is West Chicago; dashed line is DuPage County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is West Chicago; dashed line is DuPage County average.