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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

1 housing unit were permitted in 2024.

  • •96% fewer units than the average Lake County town (23), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $275K — 33% below the Lake County average of $408K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1

2024

Total Valuei

$275K

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Highwood vs. Avg. Lake Co. Town (2024)i

HighwoodAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi123-96%
Total Valuei$275K$9.4M-97%
Single-Familyi112-92%
Multi-Familyi011-100%
Buildingsi112-92%
Value / Uniti$275K$408K-33%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Highwood; dashed line is Lake County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Highwood; dashed line is Lake County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey