MarkhamIL
A town of 11,355, settled in 1925. Nearly 14.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Markham stand out
The 3 things Markham does most differently from other towns.
4 miles of trails in Markham
14.1% of the town is conserved land, across 14 parks and preserves.
Markham’s report card
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The data
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14.1% of Markham is conserved land
3.8 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gensburg - Markham Prairie Nature Preserve | 1.2 mi | 132 |
| 2. Paintbrush Prairie Nature Preserve | 1.1 mi | 74 |
| 3. Roesner Park | 0.5 mi | 14 |
Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Markham beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 23.
| What stands out | Markham | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.2% | 7.6% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.3% | 17.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.8% | 10.3% |
A typical Markham home is worth about $157K
The typical Markham home is worth about $157,000, up 2.7% in a year, 47% below the Illinois typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Markham
Most working residents leave Markham for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (30%), South Holland (2%) and Harvey (2%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Markham has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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About Markham
City in Illinois, United States
Markham is a city and a south suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11,661 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1925
- Population
- 11,661
- Area
- 5.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 610 ft
- ZIP code
- 60428
- Area code
- 708
Markham’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Markham.