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Markham, IL

Population
11,274
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
620 ft
Median Home Value
$135,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,621/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,302
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityOak Forest, Illinois3.3 miles away · 26,792 residents.

About Markham

Markham is a city in Cook County, Illinois, operating as a southern suburb of Chicago. Famous for hosting the Gensburg Markham Prairie, which is managed by Northeastern Illinois University, the community of approximately 11,355 is served primarily by the Prairie-Hills School District 144 for public primary and secondary education for local students.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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