Building Permits — Springfield, Illinois

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Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was down 8.4% from the prior year, with 87 housing units permitted.

•867% more units than the average Sangamon County town (9), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $282K, similar to the Sangamon County average of $261K.
•20.7% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

87 ▼ 8.4%

2024

Total Valuei

$24.6M ▼ 3.2%

2024

Single-Familyi

79.3%

69 units

Multi-Familyi

20.7%

18 units

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

SpringfieldAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi879+867%

Total Valuei$24.6M$2.4M+944%

Single-Familyi696+1050%

Multi-Familyi183+500%

Buildingsi786+1200%

Value / Uniti$282K$261K+8%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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