Building Permits — Normal, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 45.1% from the prior year, with 103 housing units permitted.

•836% more units than the average McLean County town (11), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $189K — 24% below the McLean County average of $249K, indicating more affordable construction.
•44.7% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Normal vs. Avg. McLean Co. Town (2024)i

NormalAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi10311+836%

Total Valuei$19.4M$2.7M+611%

Single-Familyi578+613%

Multi-Familyi463+1433%

Buildingsi618+663%

Value / Uniti$189K$249K-24%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Normal; dashed line is McLean County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Normal; dashed line is McLean County average.