Building Permits — Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

•83% fewer units than the average Lake County town (23), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $255K — 37% below the Lake County average of $408K, indicating more affordable construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

4 ▲ 300%

2024

Total Valuei

$1.0M ▲ 416.3%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

4 units

Multi-Familyi

0 units

Winthrop Harbor vs. Avg. Lake Co. Town (2024)i

Winthrop HarborAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi423-83%

Total Valuei$1.0M$9.4M-89%

Single-Familyi412-67%

Multi-Familyi011-100%

Buildingsi412-67%

Value / Uniti$255K$408K-37%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Winthrop Harbor; dashed line is Lake County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Winthrop Harbor; dashed line is Lake County average.