At a Glance
Median Income
$60,272
$21,572 per capita
Home Value
$144,400
Zillow: $147,097
Violent Crime
315/100K
4,153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Markham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $60,272 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,572. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 824 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Markham is $144,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,097. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Markham reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,153/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Markham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Markham has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,042
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,272
Per Capita$21,572
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,905M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,327
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,400
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$147,097
Housing Units387
Rent Burden37.8%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property4,153/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation52 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Markham was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Bay City Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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