Building Permits — Harvard, Illinois

•13% fewer units than the average McHenry County town (60), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $157K — 23% below the McHenry County average of $204K, indicating more affordable construction.
•73.1% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

52 ▲ 246.7%

2024

Total Valuei

$8.2M ▲ 170.5%

2024

Single-Familyi

26.9%

14 units

Multi-Familyi

73.1%

38 units

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

HarvardAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi5260-13%

Total Valuei$8.2M$12.2M-33%

Single-Familyi1434-59%

Multi-Familyi3826+46%

Buildingsi3337-11%

Value / Uniti$157K$204K-23%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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