Building Permits — Wauconda, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 400% from the prior year, with 15 housing units permitted.

•35% fewer units than the average Lake County town (23), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $236K — 42% below the Lake County average of $408K, indicating more affordable construction.
•66.7% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

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

WaucondaAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi1523-35%

Total Valuei$3.5M$9.4M-62%

Single-Familyi512-58%

Multi-Familyi1011-9%

Buildingsi712-42%

Value / Uniti$236K$408K-42%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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