Building Permits — Lockport, Illinois

Insightsi

Construction activity in 2024 was up 333.7% from the prior year, with 412 housing units permitted.

•435% more units than the average Will County town (77), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
•Average unit valued at $206K — 27% below the Will County average of $281K, indicating more affordable construction.
•77.7% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

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

LockportAvg.Diff

Total Unitsi41277+435%

Total Valuei$84.8M$21.6M+292%

Single-Familyi9256+64%

Multi-Familyi32021+1424%

Buildingsi10657+86%

Value / Uniti$206K$281K-27%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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