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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 2 housing units permitted.

  • •78% fewer units than the average Sangamon County town (9), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $230K — 12% below the Sangamon County average of $261K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

2 ▲ 0%

2024

Total Valuei

$460K ▲ 124.4%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

2 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

Mechanicsburg vs. Avg. Sangamon Co. Town (2024)i

MechanicsburgAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi29-78%
Total Valuei$460K$2.4M-80%
Single-Familyi26-67%
Multi-Familyi03-100%
Buildingsi26-67%
Value / Uniti$230K$261K-12%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Mechanicsburg; dashed line is Sangamon County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Mechanicsburg; dashed line is Sangamon County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey