Living in Markham, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Markham · Census data 2020–2024
Markham has 11,355 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $57,302 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $135,300, the median rent is $1,621/month.
Markham at a glance
- Population
- 11,355
- Median age
- 34.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,302State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $135,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,621/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Markham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 18%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Markham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Markham the median home value is $135,300, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,621 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,682 a month in housing costs.
Markham median household income
The median household income in Markham is $57,302 and the income per person is $25,372. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Markham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,954
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.09
Markham demographics
- Population
- 11,355
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 3,655
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Markham ›
Education in Markham
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Markham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Markham
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Markham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham | 11,355 | $57,302 | $135,300 | $1,621 |
| Hazel Crest | 13,792 | $68,393 | $185,300 | $1,320 |
| Posen | 5,292 | $73,051 | $172,900 | $1,372 |
| Harvey | 20,230 | $42,429 | $88,100 | $960 |
| Midlothian | 13,948 | $70,000 | $207,000 | $1,249 |
| Dixmoor | 2,948 | $44,600 | $84,400 | $1,272 |
| East Hazel Crest | 1,068 | $54,950 | $158,300 | $1,504 |
| Country Club Hills | 16,324 | $75,197 | $192,000 | $1,709 |
| Robbins | 4,556 | $40,668 | $121,300 | $1,553 |
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What is the median household income in Markham, IL?
The median household income in Markham is $57,302, 31% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Markham?
The median home value in Markham is $135,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Markham?
The median gross rent in Markham is $1,621 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Markham, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 18%.
What is the median age in Markham?
The median age in Markham is 34.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Markham?
The average commute to work in Markham is 36 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Markham?
The unemployment rate in Markham is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Markham?
17.7% of adults in Markham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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