In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
A family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and a variety of architectural styles.
Single detached homes on large lots with attractive features like finished basements and spacious kitchens.
A diverse community with residents from 102 different ethnic origins.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, as well as a convenient location near shops and restaurants.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Markham Village is in east central Markham, just east of downtown. Homes in this area are single detached on fairly large lots, and in a variety of architectural styles, as well as some townhome complexes. The area is home to the community centre, library, parks, and a commercial area along Highway 7, close to Main St and Old Markham Village.
People & Families in Markham Village
Families with kids make up 56% of households in Markham Village, while couples without children make up 27% of households and 11% of households are one person living alone. People in Markham Village come from 102 different ethnic origins, and 34% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,605
Neighbourhood Population
10,897
Household Size
- 1 person - 11%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 24%
- 5 or more persons - 12%
Household Types
- One-person households - 11%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 56%
- Couples without children - 26%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 29%
- 3 or more children - 10%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 18%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 25%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 17%
- Canadian - 16%
- Chinese - 16%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 4%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 27%
- 65 to 74 years - 22%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 8%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 9%
Markham Village Schools
Markham Village has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
6
Having Fun in Markham Village
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Markham Village feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 6 parks in Markham Village, with 44 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 7.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
44
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 6
- Rinks - 3
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Basketball Courts - 6
- Ball Diamonds - 6
- Sports Fields - 11
- Community Centres - 2
- Sports Courts - 3
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Markham Village
There are 139 transit stops in Markham Village. Rail stations include Mount Joy GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 42%
- Commute to another city - 57%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 82%
- Transit - 14%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 19%
- Less than 15 minutes - 16%
Work and Education in Markham Village
In this neighbourhood, 45% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 76% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 17%
- $200,000 and over - 19%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 20%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Management occupations - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 13%
- Finance and insurance - 10%
- Educational services - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Markham Village Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 23% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 6% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 87%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 6%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 5%
- Not condominium - 94%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 1%
- 3 bedrooms - 27%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 69%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 52%
- 1981 to 1990 - 39%
- 1991 to 2000 - 2%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 4%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 94%
- Renter - 5%