Markham Neighbourhoods
Old Markham Village

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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A charming neighbourhood with a rich history and a vibrant downtown area.

Property Pulse

A mix of older and newer homes, with attractive features like finished basements and spacious decks.

Community Canvas

A diverse community of people from 60 different ethnic origins, with great schools and parks.

What You'll Love

The unique blend of history and modernity on Main Street, and the variety of events and festivals.

Have a look around Old Markham Village.

Old Markham Village has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 30s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Old Markham Village is the neighbourhood based around Main St, a downtown area with a rich history. Originally settled in 1825, the village, originally named Reesorville, was founded by Mennonites from Upstate New York and Pennsylvania. Today, Main Street Markham is a unique commercial district blending history and tradition with modern and new shops, spas, art studios, cafes, pubs, restaurants, services and activities. Residences in the area include older homes along with new, larger homes that are infilling and replacing the older homes, as well as high-rise buildings. A variety of events, such as music festivals and parades, take place in this inviting neighbourhood.

People & Families in Old Markham Village

Families with kids make up 42% of households in Old Markham Village, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 29% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 60 different ethnic origins, and 34% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,185

Neighbourhood Population

2,998

Household Size

  • 1 person - 28%
  • 2 persons - 30%
  • 3 persons - 16%
  • 4 persons - 16%
  • 5 or more persons - 8%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 28%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 42%
  • Couples without children - 24%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 25%
  • 2 children - 26%
  • 3 or more children - 9%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 14%
  • 15 to 64 years - 63%
  • 65 years and over - 21%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 23%
  • Canadian - 19%
  • Chinese - 17%
  • Irish - 15%
  • Scottish - 14%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 7%
  • 35 to 44 years - 16%
  • 45 to 54 years - 24%
  • 55 to 64 years - 22%
  • 65 to 74 years - 15%
  • 75 to 84 years - 8%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 10%
  • 30 to 39 years - 11%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 14%
  • over 70 years - 14%

Old Markham Village Schools

Old Markham Village has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

6

Having Fun in Old Markham Village

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. There are 5 parks in this neighbourhood, with 11 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

5

Number of Recreation Facilities

11

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playground - 1
  • Pool - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facility - 1
  • Trails - 3
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Old Markham Village

There are 56 transit stops in Old Markham Village. Rail stations include Mount Joy GO. In Old Markham Village, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 45%
  • Commute to another city - 55%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 76%
  • Transit - 15%
  • Walk/bike - 4%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
  • 60 minutes and over - 18%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 19%

Work and Education in Old Markham Village

In this neighbourhood, 40% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 69% have any postsecondary education. The educational services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 18%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
  • $200,000 and over - 10%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 12%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Educational services - 13%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%
  • Retail trade - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 63% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Old Markham Village Homes

In Old Markham Village, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 33% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 57%
  • Semi-detached house - 3%
  • Duplex - 3%
  • Row house - 13%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 7%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 14%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 13%
  • Not condominium - 86%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 11%
  • 2 bedrooms - 15%
  • 3 bedrooms - 31%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 43%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 24%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 26%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 13%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 2%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 4%
  • 1960 or before - 28%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 78%
  • Renter - 22%

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