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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 17.9% from the prior year, with 460 housing units permitted.

  • •497% more units than the average Will County town (77), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $243K — 14% below the Will County average of $281K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

460 ▲ 17.9%

2024

Total Valuei

$111.7M ▲ 20.2%

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

460 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

PlainfieldAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi46077+497%
Total Valuei$111.7M$21.6M+416%
Single-Familyi46056+721%
Multi-Familyi021-100%
Buildingsi46057+707%
Value / Uniti$243K$281K-14%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey