Markham

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Markham, IL

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A bustling suburb south of Chicago

Parks Family-Friendly Restaurants Convenient Public Transit

An affordable suburb about 25 miles south of Chicago, Markham offers residents easy interstate access, proximity to public transit, and affordable apartment rentals. Markham sits along the METRA rail line, and is proximal to I-57, I-294, and I-80. This suburb is home to good public schools, an array of casual restaurants, and various specialty shops. Markham sits near amenities and attractions like the Marcus Country Club Hills Cinema, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, and the Midlothian Meadows. Residents of Markham have easy access to Chicago, whether for work or play.

Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Barack H Obama Learning Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

468 Students

Markham Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

308 Students

Prairie-Hills Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

825 Students

Barack H Obama Learning Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

468 Students

Robert Frost Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

188 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Calumet Woods
  • Bremen Grove
  • Camp Sullivan
  • Wampum Lake Woods
  • Carlson Springs Woods

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

Top Apartments in Markham

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.