Construction and building inspectors in Kendall County, Illinois
Kendall County, Illinois has 4 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 5 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.9 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.4 across Illinois.
Kendall County ranks 5 of 15 counties in Illinois for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $35,600 per employee a year.
Across Illinois, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $73,050 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 4
- Their employees
- 5
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.9
Construction and building inspectors in Kendall County: businesses and jobs
| Kendall County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 4 | 234 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 5 | 759 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $178,000 | $44,811,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Kendall County
| Kendall County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.0% (±0.8 points) | 20.2% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 3.1% (±0.6 points) | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 3.2% (±0.7 points) | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 46,589 (±75) | 5,457,452 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built before 1940: 4.0% (±0.8 points) in Kendall County, lower than across Illinois (20.2%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 3.1% (±0.6 points) in Kendall County, higher than across Illinois (0.7%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 3.2% (±0.7 points) in Kendall County, lower than across Illinois (4.1%).
Places in Kendall County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego Township | 58,023 | 26.8% | 14.9% |
| Oswego | 36,375 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Bristol Township | 33,956 | 16.6% | 19.6% |
| Yorkville | 23,617 | 14.1% | 20.2% |
| Little Rock Township | 14,609 | 35.7% | 26.7% |
| Plano | 12,203 | 31.8% | 29.7% |
| Na-Au-Say Township | 11,001 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| Kendall Township | 9,269 | 27.9% | 9.5% |
| Boulder Hill | 8,989 | 85.4% | 13.7% |
| Seward Township (Kendall County) | 6,732 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
| Big Grove Township | 1,730 | 78.6% | 18.8% |
| Fox Township (Kendall County) | 1,575 | 36.6% | 11.3% |
| Newark | 1,138 | 78.8% | 17.0% |
| Lisbon Township | 780 | 58.7% | 15.6% |
| Lisbon | 373 | 81.7% | 12.1% |
Counties in Illinois with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kendall County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee County | 4 | 0.9 | +0.0 |
| Lake County | 22 | 0.8 | −0.0 |
| Kane County | 14 | 0.7 | −0.1 |
| DuPage County | 22 | 0.6 | −0.3 |
| Will County | 15 | 0.6 | −0.3 |
| McHenry County | 14 | 1.2 | +0.3 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in Illinois
Federal rules and model codes for construction and building inspectors
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Kendall County
How many building inspection businesses are in Kendall County?
The Census Bureau counts 4 building inspection businesses with employees in Kendall County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Kendall County?
Pay is published by state: across Illinois, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $73,050 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Kendall County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Illinois, and a city or county in Kendall County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: construction and building inspectors in Illinois (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kendall County, Illinois
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