Overview

Introduction to Markham, Illinois

Markham, Illinois, in Cook county, is 8 miles E of Orland Park and 18 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Markham History

Markham was founded as a village in 1925, when it had approximately 300 inhabitants. Initially, it was mainly an industrial community, having a number of factories. After World War II, people began settling in the village by building their own houses, and thereby greatly increasing its population. An airport was soon constructed nearby, and the village gained recognition as a city on August 24, 1967.

Markham and nearby Attractions

  • Markham Public Library
  • Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum
  • Prairie Creek
  • Dropseed Prairie Nature Preserve
  • Saint Gabriel Cemetery

Things To Do In Markham

The Dropseed Prairie Nature Preserve provides the opportunity to watch various kinds of animals and birds in their natural habitats. Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum showcases interesting exhibits regarding the history of Markham and its surrounding areas.

Markham Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Markham Higher Education

South Suburban College and Chicago State University provide higher education to the people of the city.

Demographics

People

Total Population12,600
Male Share of the Population45.4%
Female Share of the Population54.6%
Senior Citizens16.1%
Employed Population 16+4,272
Age of the Population37

Families

% of people married27.7%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher11.4%
Median Earnings25+$29,574
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$22,356
Median Earnings With High School Degree$26,034

Wealth

Median Family Income$46,530
% Above Poverty Level75.2%
% Below Poverty Level24.8%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time33 minutes
% Working from Home4.7%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.4%
% Using Public Transportation8%

Housing

People Living Alone29.1%
Median Gross Rent$1,266
Median House Value$85,900

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)78.5%
African2.6%
German2.1%
Polish1.5%
Italian1.4%
Irish1.3%
English0.9%
Dutch0.6%
Scottish0.4%
Greek0.4%
West Indian0.3%
Slovak0.2%
French Except Basque0.2%
Haitian0.1%
Jamaican0.1%
Russian0.1%
Swedish0.1%
Nigerian0.1%
Czech0.1%
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Markham Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyCook County
Standard Zip Codes60428, 60426
Phone Area Codes708
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude41.6
Approximate Longitude-87.69

Markham Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationPARK FOREST
Distance6.5 miles
Jan Temp15 to 29 F
Apr Temp39 to 58 F
Jul Temp65 to 84 F
Oct Temp43 to 63 F
Annual Precip38.6 inches
StationCHICAGO UNIVERSITY
Distance14 miles
Jan Temp18 to 32 F
Apr Temp42 to 59 F
Jul Temp66 to 84 F
Oct Temp46 to 64 F
Annual Precip38 inches
StationHOBART 2 WNW
Distance21.5 miles
Jan Temp14 to 30 F
Apr Temp38 to 58 F
Jul Temp63 to 84 F
Oct Temp42 to 64 F
Annual Precip38 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Country Club Hills16,801$69,493
Hazel Crest13,729$64,861
Midlothian14,718$75,934
Oak Forest27,843$87,382
University Park7,115$58,835

Markham Public Libraries

Markham Public Library
16640 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE
Markham, Illinois
(708) 331-0130

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Markham Public Schools

Dr Ralph Bunche School
16500 Park Ave
ZIP: 60428
(708) 333-6625
Primary
Total Enrollment 148
Markham Park Elem School
16239 Lawndale Ave
ZIP: 60428
(708) 210-2869
Primary
Total Enrollment 267
Prairie-hills Junior High School
16315 Richmond
ZIP: 60428
(708) 210-2860
Middle
Total Enrollment 892
Robert Frost Middle School
2206 W 167th St
ZIP: 60428
(708) 210-9929
Middle
Total Enrollment 188
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