Construction Value
$2.5M ▲ 4.8%
Units Permitted
10 ▼ 9.1%
Avg Value / Unit
$245K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Cary slowed in 2024, down 9.1% from the prior year with 10 housing units permitted. At $245K per unit, new builds are in line with the McHenry County average of $227K. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (84% fewer units than the county average of 62), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$137
per resident
County avg: $10K-99%
$375K
per square mile
Cary vs. McHenry County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 10 | 10 | $2.5M | 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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