Construction Value
$51.5M ▲ 37.2%
Units Permitted
188 ▲ 23.7%
Avg Value / Unit
$274K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Cedar Lake jumped in 2024, up 23.7% from the prior year with 188 housing units permitted. At $274K per unit, new builds are 10% below the Lake County average of $305K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is 370% above the county average of 40 units, suggesting faster-than-typical growth. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$3K
per resident
County avg: $4K-20%
$5.5M
per square mile
Cedar Lake vs. Lake County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 188 | 188 | $51.5M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 19 permit-issuing towns in Lake County
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