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Markham, Illinois

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 has a population of 12,620.

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.

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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