Construction Value
$6.5M ▲ 145.2%
Units Permitted
19 ▲ 850%
Avg Value / Unit
$343K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Lake-In-The-Hills jumped in 2024, up 850% from the prior year with 19 housing units permitted. At $343K per unit, new builds are running 48% above the McHenry County average of $232K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (72% fewer units than the county average of 67), but the investment per project is strong. 84.2% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
A mix of single-family and multi-unit development.
Construction Intensityi
$226
per resident
County avg: $11K-98%
$638K
per square mile
Lake-In-The-Hills vs. McHenry County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 3 | 3 | $3.2M | 49% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 16 | 1 | $3.4M | 51% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 25 permit-issuing towns in McHenry County
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