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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 in 2024 was up 26.7% from the prior year, with 19 housing units permitted.

  • •75% fewer units than the average Will County town (77), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $171K — 39% below the Will County average of $281K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •42.1% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

19 ▲ 26.7%

2024

Total Valuei

$3.2M ▲ 12.7%

2024

Single-Familyi

57.9%

11 units

Multi-Familyi

42.1%

8 units

Braidwood vs. Avg. Will Co. Town (2024)i

BraidwoodAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi1977-75%
Total Valuei$3.2M$21.6M-85%
Single-Familyi1156-80%
Multi-Familyi821-62%
Buildingsi1557-74%
Value / Uniti$171K$281K-39%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Braidwood; dashed line is Will County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Braidwood; dashed line is Will County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey