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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 29.9% from the prior year, with 178 housing units permitted.

  • •197% more units than the average McHenry County town (60), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $234K — 15% above the McHenry County average of $204K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

178 ▲ 29.9%

2024

Total Valuei

$41.7M ▲ 26.4%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

178 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Algonquin vs. Avg. McHenry Co. Town (2024)i

AlgonquinAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi17860+197%
Total Valuei$41.7M$12.2M+241%
Single-Familyi17834+424%
Multi-Familyi026-100%
Buildingsi17837+381%
Value / Uniti$234K$204K+15%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Algonquin; dashed line is McHenry County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Algonquin; dashed line is McHenry County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey