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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 175% from the prior year, with 11 housing units permitted.

  • •82% fewer units than the average McHenry County town (60), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $841K — 312% above the McHenry County average of $204K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

11 ▲ 175%

2024

Total Valuei

$9.3M ▲ 221.7%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

11 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

LakewoodAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi1160-82%
Total Valuei$9.3M$12.2M-24%
Single-Familyi1134-68%
Multi-Familyi026-100%
Buildingsi1137-70%
Value / Uniti$841K$204K+312%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey