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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 200% from the prior year, with 3 housing units permitted.

  • •40% fewer units than the average Macoupin County town (5), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $232K, similar to the Macoupin County average of $230K.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

3 ▲ 200%

2024

Total Valuei

$696K ▲ 363.8%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

3 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Gillespie vs. Avg. Macoupin Co. Town (2024)i

GillespieAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi35-40%
Total Valuei$696K$1.2M-40%
Single-Familyi35-40%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi35-40%
Value / Uniti$232K$230K+1%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Gillespie; dashed line is Macoupin County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Gillespie; dashed line is Macoupin County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey