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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 down 50% from the prior year, with 1 housing unit permitted.

  • •86% fewer units than the average Kankakee County town (7), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $214K — 16% below the Kankakee County average of $256K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1 ▼ 50%

2024

Total Valuei

$214K ▼ 50%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

HerscherAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi17-86%
Total Valuei$214K$1.8M-88%
Single-Familyi15-80%
Multi-Familyi02-100%
Buildingsi16-83%
Value / Uniti$214K$256K-16%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey