Building Permits — Mettawa, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 20% from the prior year, with 6 housing units permitted.

•74% fewer units than the average Lake County town (23), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $353K — 13% below the Lake County average of $408K, indicating more affordable construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

MettawaAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi623-74%

Total Valuei$2.1M$9.4M-77%

Single-Familyi612-50%

Multi-Familyi011-100%

Buildingsi612-50%

Value / Uniti$353K$408K-13%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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