Family-friendly neighbourhoods in Markham
Cornell and Upper Cornell tie for the most family-friendly spot in Markham, both with about 25% of residents aged 0 to 14. Berczy Village, Cathedraltown, and Cutler Ridge follow close behind at 23%.
That's well above the citywide share of 15.9%. Markham overall runs older too, with a median age of 45.2, so these family-heavy pockets stand out.
Income ranges widely across the list, from $56,400 in Buttonville to $121,000 in Greensborough and Box Grove. Citywide, 60.2% of homes are single-detached and 83.4% are owner-occupied, so space and ownership are common threads.
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The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Markhamaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Markham by residents aged 0–14
| Neighbourhood | residents aged 0–14 | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cornell · Markham | 25 | $113,000 |
| 2. Upper Cornell · Markham | 25 | $96,000 |
| 3. Berczy Village · Markham | 23 | $97,000 |
| 4. Cathedraltown · Markham | 23 | $109,000 |
| 5. Cutler Ridge · Markham | 23 | $114,000 |
| 6. Greensborough · Markham | 22 | $121,000 |
| 7. Highway 7 & Ninth · Markham | 22 | $96,000 |
| 8. Berczy Glen · Markham | 22 | $114,000 |
| 9. Wismer Commons · Markham | 22 | $97,000 |
| 10. McCowan & Denison · Markham | 22 | $86,000 |
| 11. Buttonville · Markham | 21 | $56,400 |
| 12. Box Grove · Markham | 21 | $121,000 |
| 13. McCowan & Elson · Markham | 21 | $75,500 |
| 14. Victoria Glen · Markham | 21 | $86,000 |
| 15. Markham Village · Markham | 21 | $144,000 |
| 16. Middlefield & Denison · Markham | 20 | $91,000 |
| 17. Middlefield & Elson · Markham | 19 | $75,000 |
| 18. Armadale · Markham | 19 | $100,000 |
| 19. Vinegar Hill · Markham | 19 | $89,000 |
| 20. Major MacKenzie & Markland · Markham | 19 | $121,000 |
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Common questions
What is the most family-friendly neighbourhood in Markham?
Cornell and Upper Cornell tie for first, each with about 25% of residents aged 0 to 14. Berczy Village, Cathedraltown, and Cutler Ridge follow at 23%.
How does that compare to Markham overall?
Markham's citywide share of residents under 15 is 15.9%, well below the top family neighbourhoods on this list. The city's median age overall is 45.2.
Are family-friendly Markham neighbourhoods expensive?
It varies. Buttonville has the lowest median income on this list at $56,400, while Greensborough and Box Grove both sit at $121,000.
Are Markham's family neighbourhoods mostly houses?
Yes. Citywide, 60.2% of homes are single-detached and 83.4% are owner-occupied, which lines up with what families tend to look for.