Building Permits — Sherman, Illinois

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Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 10% from the prior year, with 11 housing units permitted.

•22% more units than the average Sangamon County town (9), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $503K — 93% above the Sangamon County average of $261K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

11 ▲ 10%

2024

Total Valuei

$5.5M ▲ 23.5%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

11 units

Multi-Familyi

0 units

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

ShermanAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi119+22%

Total Valuei$5.5M$2.4M+135%

Single-Familyi116+83%

Multi-Familyi03-100%

Buildingsi116+83%

Value / Uniti$503K$261K+93%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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