Building Permits — Decatur, Illinois

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Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 40% from the prior year, with 3 housing units permitted.

•25% fewer units than the average Macon County town (4), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $321K, similar to the Macon County average of $330K.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

3 ▼ 40%

2024

Total Valuei

$962K ▼ 12.1%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

3 units

Multi-Familyi

0 units

Decatur vs. Avg. Macon Co. Town (2024)i

DecaturAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi34-25%

Total Valuei$962K$1.3M-27%

Single-Familyi33+0%

Multi-Familyi01-100%

Buildingsi33+0%

Value / Uniti$321K$330K-3%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Decatur; dashed line is Macon County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Decatur; dashed line is Macon County average.