Building Permits — Galena, Illinois

•25% fewer units than the average Jo Daviess County town (8), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $236K — 44% below the Jo Daviess County average of $422K, indicating more affordable construction.
•33.3% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

6 ▲ 50%

2024

Total Valuei

$1.4M ▼ 20.2%

2024

Single-Familyi

66.7%

4 units

Multi-Familyi

33.3%

2 units

Galena vs. Avg. Jo Daviess Co. Town (2024)i

GalenaAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi68-25%

Total Valuei$1.4M$3.4M-58%

Single-Familyi48-50%

Multi-Familyi20

Buildingsi58-38%

Value / Uniti$236K$422K-44%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Galena; dashed line is Jo Daviess County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Galena; dashed line is Jo Daviess County average.