Building Permits — Paris, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 37.5% from the prior year, with 5 housing units permitted.

•150% more units than the average Edgar County town (2), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $289K — 20% above the Edgar County average of $240K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Paris vs. Avg. Edgar Co. Town (2024)i

ParisAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi52+150%

Total Valuei$1.4M$480K+201%

Single-Familyi52+150%

Multi-Familyi00

Buildingsi52+150%

Value / Uniti$289K$240K+20%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Paris; dashed line is Edgar County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Paris; dashed line is Edgar County average.