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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 up 180% from the prior year, with 28 housing units permitted.

  • •367% more units than the average Lee County town (6), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $175K — 23% below the Lee County average of $228K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •57.1% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

28 ▲ 180%

2024

Total Valuei

$4.9M ▲ 122.1%

2024

Single-Familyi

42.9%

12 units

Multi-Familyi

57.1%

16 units

Dixon vs. Avg. Lee Co. Town (2024)i

DixonAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi286+367%
Total Valuei$4.9M$1.4M+259%
Single-Familyi124+200%
Multi-Familyi162+700%
Buildingsi164+300%
Value / Uniti$175K$228K-23%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Dixon; dashed line is Lee County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Dixon; dashed line is Lee County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey