Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
18%
Markham
Markham, IL Area Guide
A bustling suburb south of Chicago
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,080
Average: $59,547
Education
1,436
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,426
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Markham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Markham, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
3 Students
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Public
Grades PK-8
468 Students
Markham Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
308 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
825 Students
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Public
Grades PK-8
468 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
188 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Calumet Woods
- Bremen Grove
- Camp Sullivan
- Wampum Lake Woods
- Carlson Springs Woods
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.