Markham SnackAbility
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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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Markham is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Markham is $148,543.
The median income in Markham is $57,302.
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 | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 80 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Markham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Markham
The current population in Markham is 11,355. The population has decreased 8.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,355 | -0.7% |
| 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
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Markham is:
9.2% White with 1,047 White residents.
70.4% African American with 7,994 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 46 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 243 Two Or More residents.
17.8% Hispanic with 2,025 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Markham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 70.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Markham
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Markham is 52.0% female with 5,899 female residents.
Markham is 48.0% male with 5,456 male residents.
| Gender | Markham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Markham for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Markham completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Markham completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Markham completed high school / ged.
26.0% 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.
4.0% of adults in Markham completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Markham completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Markham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Markham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Markham, Illinois
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8.5% of households in Markham earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Markham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Markham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.0% of households in Markham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Markham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.8% of households in Markham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Markham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Markham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.8% of households in Markham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.1% of households in Markham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Markham | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.8% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
