Building Permits — Swansea, Illinois

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Year

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 37.5% from the prior year, with 22 housing units permitted.

•31% fewer units than the average St. Clair County town (32), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $443K — 75% above the St. Clair County average of $253K, indicating higher-end construction.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

22 ▲ 37.5%

2024

Total Valuei

$9.7M ▲ 69.1%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

22 units

Multi-Familyi

0 units

Swansea vs. Avg. St. Clair Co. Town (2024)i

SwanseaAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi2232-31%

Total Valuei$9.7M$8.1M+20%

Single-Familyi2215+47%

Multi-Familyi017-100%

Buildingsi2218+22%

Value / Uniti$443K$253K+75%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Swansea; dashed line is St. Clair County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Swansea; dashed line is St. Clair County average.