At a Glance
Median Income
$88,487
$56,487 per capita
Home Value
$439,500
Zillow: $240,500
Violent Crime
50/100K
3,917/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
226 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?
C+
2.7 / 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 $88,487 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,487. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Markham is $439,500 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,500. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Markham reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,917/100K.
Education
2.9% of adults in Markham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Markham has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population173
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,487
Per Capita$56,487
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
B+
Home Value$439,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$240,500
Housing Units75
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property3,917/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death10,076/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain68.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation54 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Markham was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
43.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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