Best neighbourhoods in Markham for families
Markham is aging as a city. Median age here is about 45 and only 16% of residents are under 15, so this isn't an especially kid-heavy city overall. But it is a homeowner city. About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 60% are single-detached houses, the classic family setup with a yard and driveway.
Quantztown tops the list for families here. Median income runs about $136,000 and 51% of adults have a university degree. Newtonbrook and Cachet also stand out with six-figure incomes; Newtonbrook has the strongest education levels on the list at 53%. One thing to watch: close to 32% of Markham households spend 30% or more of their income on housing, so budget carefully even in a high-income area.
What matters for families in Markham
Bars are the Markhamaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas on the metrics that drive this persona.
Top neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Leslie & Green · Markham | $121,000 | 50.8 | 52.7% |
| 2. Quantztown · Markham | $136,000 | 48.4 | 50.7% |
| 3. Newtonbrook · Markham | $116,000 | 44.0 | 52.9% |
| 4. Warden & Apple Creek · Markham | $122,000 | 51.2 | 49.3% |
| 5. Cathedraltown · Markham | $109,000 | 39.6 | 51.7% |
| 6. Rodick & Macrill · Markham | $131,000 | 51.2 | 43.9% |
| 7. Woodbine & Rodick · Markham | $115,000 | 42.0 | 47.8% |
| 8. Berczy Glen · Markham | $114,000 | 41.6 | 46.8% |
| 9. Buttonville · Markham | $104,000 | 48.4 | 56.0% |
| 10. Unionville · Markham | $112,000 | 38.8 | 48.1% |
| 11. Greensborough · Markham | $121,000 | 37.6 | 41.4% |
| 12. Cachet · Markham | $117,000 | 42.4 | 43.3% |
| 13. Warden & 16th · Markham | $106,000 | 44.8 | 49.4% |
| 14. Vinegar Hill · Markham | $120,000 | 43.6 | 41.4% |
| 15. Thornlea · Markham | $92,000 | 58.8 | 52.4% |
| 16. Cornell · Markham | $109,000 | 38.0 | 43.0% |
| 17. Box Grove · Markham | $121,000 | 38.0 | 32.1% |
| 18. German Mills · Markham | $109,000 | 47.2 | 42.2% |
| 19. Mount Joy · Markham | $113,000 | 42.4 | 37.1% |
| 20. Berczy Village · Markham | $97,000 | 36.4 | 43.9% |
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Common questions
What are the best neighbourhoods in Markham for families?
Quantztown, Newtonbrook, and Cachet lead the pack. Quantztown has the highest median income on this list at about $136,000. Newtonbrook has the strongest education levels, with 53% of adults holding a university degree. All three lean toward established, owner-occupied housing.
Is Markham a good city for raising kids?
It depends what you're looking for. Only about 16% of Markham's population is under 15, so it's not the youngest city around, but 83% of homes here are owner-occupied and 60% are single-detached houses, the kind of housing stock families tend to want.
How affordable is Markham for families?
Housing costs are a real factor. About 32% of Markham households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Neighbourhoods like Quantztown and Newtonbrook have higher incomes, over $100,000, which helps offset that cost.
Which Markham neighbourhood has the most highly educated families?
Buttonville and Newtonbrook stand out, at 56% and 53% of adults holding a university degree respectively. Quantztown is close behind at 51%.