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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 50% from the prior year, with 12 housing units permitted.

  • •71% more units than the average Grundy County town (7), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $349K — 19% above the Grundy County average of $293K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

12 ▲ 50%

2024

Total Valuei

$4.2M ▲ 54.3%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

12 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Coal City vs. Avg. Grundy Co. Town (2024)i

Coal CityAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi127+71%
Total Valuei$4.2M$2.1M+104%
Single-Familyi124+200%
Multi-Familyi03-100%
Buildingsi125+140%
Value / Uniti$349K$293K+19%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Coal City; dashed line is Grundy County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Coal City; dashed line is Grundy County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey