Building Permits — Olney, Illinois

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Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 100% from the prior year, with 6 housing units permitted.

•50% more units than the average Richland County town (4), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $368K — 20% above the Richland County average of $308K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

6 ▲ 100%

2024

Total Valuei

$2.2M ▲ 138.1%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

6 units

Multi-Familyi

0 units

Olney vs. Avg. Richland Co. Town (2024)i

OlneyAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi64+50%

Total Valuei$2.2M$1.2M+79%

Single-Familyi64+50%

Multi-Familyi00

Buildingsi64+50%

Value / Uniti$368K$308K+20%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Olney; dashed line is Richland County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Olney; dashed line is Richland County average.