Markham, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Markham, Illinois Summary
Life in Markham research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Markham over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Markham:
The population in Markham is 11,434.
The median home value in Markham is $148,116.
The median income in Markham is $52,364.
The cost of living in Markham is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Markham is $1,689.
The unemployment rate in Markham is 10.4%.
The poverty rate in Markham is 18.9%.
The average high in Markham is 59.7° and the average low is 41.6°.
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Markham, IL Crime Report
Crime in Markham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Markham. Key points include:
There were 242 total crimes in Markham in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Markham is 1,969.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Markham is 602.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Markham is 1,367.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Markham is -7.08% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Markham Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Markham / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 242 | 1,969.2 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 74 | 602.2 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 57.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 21 | 170.9 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 333.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 168 | 1,367.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 61 | 496.4 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 102 | 830.0 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Markham, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Markham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Markham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Markham is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Markham is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Markham is $148,116.
The median income in Markham is $52,364.
Markham's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Markham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Markham | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
Markham, IL Weather
The average high in Markham is 59.7° and the average low is 41.6°.
There are 72.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 30.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Markham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Markham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Markham
The current population in Markham is 11,434. The population has decreased -7.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,434 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 11,592 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 11,733 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 12,401 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 12,493 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 12,600 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 12,649 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 12,633 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 12,685 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 12,625 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,575 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 12,514 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 12,472 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 12,408 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Markham
Markham is:
10.9% White with 1,251 White residents.
70.1% African American with 8,011 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 21 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 34 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 268 Two Or More residents.
16.2% Hispanic with 1,849 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Markham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.9% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 70.1% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 16.2% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Markham
Markham is 52.7% female with 6,024 female residents.
Markham is 47.3% male with 5,409 male residents.
| Gender | Markham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Markham for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Markham completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Markham completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Markham completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Markham completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Markham completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Markham completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Markham completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Markham completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Markham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Markham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Markham, Illinois
7.1% of households in Markham earn Less than $10,000.
5.9% of households in Markham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Markham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Markham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.0% of households in Markham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Markham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Markham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.7% of households in Markham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Markham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Markham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Markham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
