Building Permits — Forsyth, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 33.3% from the prior year, with 2 housing units permitted.

•50% fewer units than the average Macon County town (4), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $345K, similar to the Macon County average of $330K.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

ForsythAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi24-50%

Total Valuei$691K$1.3M-48%

Single-Familyi23-33%

Multi-Familyi01-100%

Buildingsi23-33%

Value / Uniti$345K$330K+5%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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