Construction Value
$41.7M ▲ 26.4%
Units Permitted
178 ▲ 29.9%
Avg Value / Unit
$234K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Algonquin jumped in 2024, up 29.9% from the prior year with 178 housing units permitted. At $234K per unit, new builds are in line with the McHenry County average of $227K. Volume is 187% above the county average of 62 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$1K
per resident
County avg: $10K-86%
$3.3M
per square mile
Algonquin vs. McHenry County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 178 | 178 | $41.7M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 25 permit-issuing towns in McHenry County
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