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Markham real estate guideMarkham

Markham had 338,503 residents in 2021, the most of the three York Region cities on this site, and the highest immigrant share of the 10 cities outside Toronto covered here: 58.6% of people in private households were immigrants.

TRREB average$1,117,006October 2026

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Population, 2021
338,503
Own their home, 2021
81.7%
Median household income, 2020
$104,000
Median age, 2021
42.4

Sources: Statistics Canada. Full citations at the foot of the page. Compiled November 2026.

Homes & prices

TRREB sales for October 2026, and the 2021 Census housing mix.

Sales
260
Median price
$1,050,000
Avg sale-to-list ratio
98%
Avg days on market
30

Average price by home type

  • Detached(111 sales)$1,522,789
  • Semi-detached(20 sales)$977,350
  • Att/row/townhouse(46 sales)$1,009,862
  • Condo townhouse(17 sales)$788,588
  • Condo apartment(59 sales)$589,740
TRREB Market Watch, October 2026.

Homes by type[1]

  • Single-detached house56.2%
  • Apartment, building 5+ storeys15.9%
  • Row house14.4%
  • Semi-detached house6.3%
  • Apartment or flat in a duplex5.5%
  • Apartment, building under 5 storeys1.7%
Share of occupied private dwellings, 2021 Census.

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The market in October 2026

Markham had 260 sales in October 2026 according to TRREB, at an average of $1,117,006 and a median of $1,050,000. Detached homes averaged $1,522,789 over 111 sales, condo apartments $589,740 over 59, and freehold townhouses $1,009,862 over 46. New listings were 611 and active listings 1,069. TRREB's trend measure put inventory at 4.1 months, and homes sold at 98% of list price on average after 30 days.

The housing stock

Markham's housing stock is dominated by houses, but with a sizeable row and high-rise segment. In 2021, 56.2% of occupied dwellings were single-detached, 14.4% were row houses and 15.9% were apartments in buildings of five or more storeys, with 5.5% in duplex units and 6.3% semis. The city grew out of a cluster of 19th-century communities, and Unionville and Markham Village still anchor older detached streets around their historic main streets, while names like Cornell, Cathedraltown and Berczy Village mark the newer subdivisions. Owners made up 81.7% of households in 2021, and the median owner-estimated dwelling value was $1,100,000.

More figures

New listings
611[2]
Active listings (end of month)
1,069[2]
Months of inventory (trend)
4.1[2]
Population densityland area 210.93 km²
1,604.8 people per km²[1]
Immigrants (share of population in private households)
58.6%[1]
Most common non-official mother tonguessingle responses, share of total population
Yue (Cantonese) (21.3%), Mandarin (14.6%), Tamil (4.2%)[1]
Single-detached houses (share of occupied dwellings)
56.2%[1]
Apartments in buildings of 5+ storeys (share of occupied dwellings)
15.9%[1]
Median value of owned dwellings (2021, owner-estimated)
$1,100,000[1]
Median monthly shelter cost, rented dwellings (2021)
$1,940[1]

Getting around

Stations, rapid transit and highways.

  • Unionville GO[3]GO train
  • Markham GO[4]GO train
  • Mount Joy GO[5]GO train
  • Centennial GO[6]GO train
  • Viva bus rapid transit[8]Rapid bus
  • Highway 404 and Highway 407[9]Highway

Schools

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  • Markville Secondary School[10]SecondaryYork Region District School Board
  • Unionville High School[11]SecondaryYork Region District School Board
  • Bill Crothers Secondary School[12]SecondaryYork Region District School Board
  • York University, Markham Campus[13]Post-secondaryYork University
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Lifestyle

Parks, neighbourhoods and who Markham suits.

Who Markham suits

  • Families focused on public high schools such as Markville
  • Commuters on the Stouffville GO line
  • Buyers comparing freehold townhouses

Parks

  • Toogood Pond[14]
  • Milne Dam Conservation Park[14]

Neighbourhoods within Markham

  • Unionville
  • South Unionville
  • Markham Village
  • Downtown Markham
  • Cornell
  • Cathedraltown
  • Berczy Village
  • Angus Glen
  • Box Grove
  • Greensborough
  • Milliken Mills
  • Thornhill (Markham)
  • German Mills
  • Buttonville
  • Cachet
  • Mount Joy
  • Legacy
  • Middlefield
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Overview

Markham had 338,503 residents in 2021, the most of the three York Region cities on this site, and the highest immigrant share of the 10 cities outside Toronto covered here: 58.6% of people in private households were immigrants. It borders Toronto along Steeles Avenue and Richmond Hill along Highway 7 and Highway 404, and takes in historic Unionville and Markham Village as well as newer communities such as Cornell and Cathedraltown.

Day-to-day life

Markham mixes heritage main streets with large Cantonese- and Mandarin-speaking communities. Main Street Unionville is the postcard: a historic strip near Toogood Pond and the Varley Art Gallery, which the city runs as its art museum. Markham Village has its own older main street with a restored town hall, and its GO station sits right on Main Street North. The local economy leans on technology and life-sciences companies, with IBM cited as the city's largest employer. The language data reflects this mix: Cantonese and Mandarin were the top two non-official mother tongues in 2021, with Tamil third. York University's Markham Campus has added a university presence downtown.

Is Markham a good fit for you?

  • Families focused on public high schools such as Markville, Unionville and Bill Crothers in the York Region District School Board.
  • Commuters on the Stouffville GO line, with Unionville, Centennial, Markham and Mount Joy stations inside the city.
  • Buyers comparing freehold townhouses, which averaged $1,009,862 in October 2026, against detached homes at $1,522,789.

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What was the average price in Markham in October 2026?

TRREB's Market Watch reported a Markham average of $1,117,006 over 260 sales, with a median of $1,050,000. Detached homes averaged $1,522,789.

Which GO line serves Markham?

The Stouffville line, with stations at Unionville (YMCA Boulevard), Centennial (Bullock Drive), Markham (Main Street North) and Mount Joy (Bur Oak Avenue). York Region Transit's Viva buses cover the Highway 7 corridor.

What languages are most common in Markham?

In the 2021 Census, Cantonese (21.3%) and Mandarin (14.6%) were the most common non-official mother tongues, followed by Tamil (4.2%). In total, 58.6% of residents in private households were immigrants.

Is Markham mostly detached homes?

Mostly. Single-detached houses were 56.2% of occupied dwellings in 2021. Row houses (14.4%) and apartments in buildings of five or more storeys (15.9%) make up most of the rest.

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Sources (14)

  1. [1] Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, Census Profile: Markham (census subdivision 3519036), retrieved via the Census Profile SDMX data service (accessed 2026-10-12)
  2. [2] Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, Market Watch, October 2026 (All Home Types and by-type municipal tables) (accessed 2026-11-06)
  3. [3] GO Transit, Unionville GO station page (accessed 2026-10-12)
  4. [4] GO Transit, Markham GO station page (accessed 2026-10-12)
  5. [5] GO Transit, Mount Joy GO station page (accessed 2026-10-12)
  6. [6] GO Transit, Centennial GO station page (accessed 2026-10-12)
  7. [7] Wikipedia, Template: List of GO Transit rail stations (line and address context) (accessed 2026-10-12)
  8. [8] York Region Transit, Viva Routes (accessed 2026-10-12)
  9. [9] Wikipedia, Markham, Ontario (non-numeric context: communities, highways, Main Street, economy) (accessed 2026-10-12)
  10. [10] York Region District School Board, Markville Secondary School (accessed 2026-10-12)
  11. [11] York Region District School Board, Unionville High School (accessed 2026-10-12)
  12. [12] York Region District School Board, Bill Crothers Secondary School (accessed 2026-10-12)
  13. [13] York University, Markham Campus (accessed 2026-10-12)
  14. [14] City of Markham, Parks directory (accessed 2026-10-12)

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