Building Permits — Geneseo, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 44.4% from the prior year, with 13 housing units permitted.

•550% more units than the average Henry County town (2), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $364K — 19% above the Henry County average of $307K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Geneseo vs. Avg. Henry Co. Town (2024)i

GeneseoAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi132+550%

Total Valuei$4.7M$614K+671%

Single-Familyi132+550%

Multi-Familyi00

Buildingsi132+550%

Value / Uniti$364K$307K+19%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Geneseo; dashed line is Henry County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Geneseo; dashed line is Henry County average.