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Markham, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
338,503 Population 4,156/sq mi density
$104,000 Median Income $50,880 per capita
$1,100,000 Home Value
$1,940 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$104,000 median income, 13.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,100,000 home value, $1,940/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Markham, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,000
38% above
$50,880 per capita
Home Value
$1,100,000
290% above
Median Rent
$1,940/mo
67% above
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
25.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
283% above
10.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
248 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
138%
Home Value
390%
Rent
167%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
383%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Markham a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Markham residents earn a median household income of $104,000 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,880. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 238 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Markham is $1,100,000 , 290% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,940/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

26.9% of adults in Markham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 25.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Markham has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population338,503
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density4,156/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$104,000
Per Capita$50,880
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty10.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

F
Home Value$1,100,000
Rent$1,940
Ownership81.7%
Housing Units110,870
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days248/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation597 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+25.2%
Graduate+10.1%

Community

Commute33 min

Did You Know?

63.6% work from home.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.