Building Permits — Crete, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 50% from the prior year, with 6 housing units permitted.

•92% fewer units than the average Will County town (77), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $286K, similar to the Will County average of $281K.
•All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

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

CreteAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi677-92%

Total Valuei$1.7M$21.6M-92%

Single-Familyi656-89%

Multi-Familyi021-100%

Buildingsi657-89%

Value / Uniti$286K$281K+2%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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