Building Permits — Beach Park, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 300% from the prior year, with 4 housing units permitted.

•83% fewer units than the average Lake County town (23), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $175K — 57% below the Lake County average of $408K, indicating more affordable construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Beach Park vs. Avg. Lake Co. Town (2024)i

Beach ParkAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi423-83%

Total Valuei$700K$9.4M-93%

Single-Familyi412-67%

Multi-Familyi011-100%

Buildingsi412-67%

Value / Uniti$175K$408K-57%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Beach Park; dashed line is Lake County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Beach Park; dashed line is Lake County average.