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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 33.3% from the prior year, with 2 housing units permitted.

  • •91% fewer units than the average Lake County town (23), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $1.1M — 173% above the Lake County average of $408K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

2 ▼ 33.3%

2024

Total Valuei

$2.2M ▼ 25.2%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

2 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

RiverwoodsAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi223-91%
Total Valuei$2.2M$9.4M-76%
Single-Familyi212-83%
Multi-Familyi011-100%
Buildingsi212-83%
Value / Uniti$1.1M$408K+173%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey