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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 70.2% from the prior year, with 400 housing units permitted.

  • •567% more units than the average McHenry County town (60), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $181K — 11% below the McHenry County average of $204K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •65.2% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

400 ▲ 70.2%

2024

Total Valuei

$72.4M ▼ 11.8%

2024

Single-Familyi

34.8%

139 units

Multi-Familyi

65.2%

261 units

Crystal Lake vs. Avg. McHenry Co. Town (2024)i

Crystal LakeAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi40060+567%
Total Valuei$72.4M$12.2M+491%
Single-Familyi13934+309%
Multi-Familyi26126+904%
Buildingsi14737+297%
Value / Uniti$181K$204K-11%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Crystal Lake; dashed line is McHenry County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Crystal Lake; dashed line is McHenry County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey