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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 250% from the prior year, with 7 housing units permitted.

  • •75% more units than the average Ogle County town (4), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $226K — 11% below the Ogle County average of $253K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

7 ▲ 250%

2024

Total Valuei

$1.6M ▲ 121.3%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

7 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Creston vs. Avg. Ogle Co. Town (2024)i

CrestonAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi74+75%
Total Valuei$1.6M$1.0M+56%
Single-Familyi74+75%
Multi-Familyi00
Buildingsi74+75%
Value / Uniti$226K$253K-11%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Creston; dashed line is Ogle County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Creston; dashed line is Ogle County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey