Building Permits — Joliet, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 56.2% from the prior year, with 353 housing units permitted.

•358% more units than the average Will County town (77), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $238K — 15% below the Will County average of $281K, indicating more affordable construction.
•59.5% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

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

JolietAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi35377+358%

Total Valuei$84.2M$21.6M+289%

Single-Familyi14356+155%

Multi-Familyi21021+900%

Buildingsi15057+163%

Value / Uniti$238K$281K-15%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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