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Markham, IL


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Markham, Illinois

Markham, Illinois, in Cook county, is 8 miles E of Orland Park, Illinois (center to center) and 18 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Markham has a population of 12,620.

The People and Families of Markham

In Markham, about 39% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Markham had a median family income of $44,149.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Markham ($200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Markham Housing

About 84% of housing units in Markham are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Markham, 85% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Markham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Markham Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Markham Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Markham, IL

Comparing Markham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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