# CookDemolitionPermitPulse benchmark report

> As of 2026-11-04, CookDemolitionPermitPulse holds 1,771 public records from Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability asbestos and demolition permits (datacatalog.cookcountyil.gov). The largest group is Single-family home with 1,129 (64%); the median building size is $1,800 (middle half $1,034 to $6,700). Computed from the live dataset and updated on every refresh.

## Typical building size

- Lowest: $1
- 25th percentile: $1,034
- Median: $1,800
- 75th percentile: $6,700
- Highest: $5,000,000

## By location

| Group | Records |
|---|---|
| Evanston | 106 |
| Oak Park | 88 |
| Park Ridge | 59 |
| Northbrook | 54 |
| Chicago Heights | 54 |
| Wilmette | 53 |
| Arlington Heights | 51 |
| Des Plaines | 43 |
| Glenview | 40 |
| Skokie | 37 |
| La Grange | 32 |
| Oak Forest | 32 |
| Oak Lawn | 32 |
| Elmwood Park | 31 |
| Western Springs | 31 |

## By category

| Group | Records |
|---|---|
| Single-family home | 1129 |
| Commercial building | 434 |
| School | 128 |
| Hospital | 41 |
| Residential, 5+ units | 36 |
| Residential, 2-4 units | 3 |

Source: https://zalwin.com/reports/cookdemolitionpermitpulse-benchmark (updated 2026-11-04).