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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 up 40% from the prior year, with 14 housing units permitted.

  • •77% fewer units than the average Lake County town (60), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $233K — 14% above the Lake County average of $204K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

14 ▲ 40%

2024

Total Valuei

$3.3M ▲ 87.4%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

14 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

Island LakeAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi1460-77%
Total Valuei$3.3M$12.2M-73%
Single-Familyi1434-59%
Multi-Familyi026-100%
Buildingsi1437-62%
Value / Uniti$233K$204K+14%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey