Construction Value
$200K
Units Permitted
2
Avg Value / Unit
$100K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
2 housing units were permitted in New Chicago in 2024. At $100K per unit, new builds are 66% below the Lake County average of $295K, indicating more affordable construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (96% fewer units than the county average of 52), but the investment per project is strong. 100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
Mostly single-family with some small multi-unit buildings.
Construction Intensityi
$90
per resident
County avg: $6K-98%
$299K
per square mile
New Chicago vs. Lake County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ Duplex | 2 | 1 | $200K | 100% |
| ■ 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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