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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 held steady in 2024, with 36 housing units permitted.

  • •40% fewer units than the average McHenry County town (60), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $176K — 14% below the McHenry County average of $204K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •41.7% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

36 ▲ 2.9%

2024

Total Valuei

$6.3M ▲ 12.4%

2024

Single-Familyi

58.3%

21 units

Multi-Familyi

41.7%

15 units

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

MarengoAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi3660-40%
Total Valuei$6.3M$12.2M-48%
Single-Familyi2134-38%
Multi-Familyi1526-42%
Buildingsi2737-27%
Value / Uniti$176K$204K-14%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey