At a Glance
Median Income
$52,364
$25,122 per capita
Home Value
$119,500
Zillow: $157,367
Median Rent
$1,689/mo
49.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
16.5% smoking rate
How Markham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Markham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Markham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Markham residents earn a median household income of $52,364 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,122. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Markham is $119,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,367. Median rent is $1,689/month, with 49.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
15.6% of adults in Markham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Markham has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population11,434
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,113/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,364
Per Capita$25,122
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,500
Rent$1,689
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$157,367
Housing Units4,170
Rent Burden49.3%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation612 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Markham was founded in 1925.
The median home in Markham was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.