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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 64.1% from the prior year, with 14 housing units permitted.

  • •39% fewer units than the average Lake County town (23), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $810K — 99% above the Lake County average of $408K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

14 ▼ 64.1%

2024

Total Valuei

$11.3M ▼ 60.2%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

14 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

Lake ForestAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi1423-39%
Total Valuei$11.3M$9.4M+21%
Single-Familyi1412+17%
Multi-Familyi011-100%
Buildingsi1412+17%
Value / Uniti$810K$408K+99%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey