Construction Value
$500K ▼ 56.5%
Units Permitted
1 ▼ 90%
Avg Value / Unit
$500K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Fox Lake slowed in 2024, down 90% from the prior year with 1 housing unit permitted. At $500K per unit, new builds are running 87% above the Lake County average of $268K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (99% fewer units than the county average of 85), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$45
per resident
County avg: $7K-99%
$64K
per square mile
Fox Lake vs. Lake County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 1 | 1 | $500K | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 47 permit-issuing towns in Lake County
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Building Department
66 Thillen Dr, Fox Lake, IL 60020