Building Permits — Essex, Illinois

•86% fewer units than the average Kankakee County town (7), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $450K — 76% above the Kankakee County average of $256K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1 ▲ 0%

2024

Total Valuei

$450K ▲ 1185.7%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0 units

Essex vs. Avg. Kankakee Co. Town (2024)i

EssexAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi17-86%

Total Valuei$450K$1.8M-75%

Single-Familyi15-80%

Multi-Familyi02-100%

Buildingsi16-83%

Value / Uniti$450K$256K+76%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Essex; dashed line is Kankakee County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Essex; dashed line is Kankakee County average.