Best neighbourhoods in Markham for young professionals
Markham isn't a transit-heavy city. Only about 7% of commuters take public transit and just 2% walk to work, citywide. Density sits around 3,971 people per square kilometre, moderate for the GTA. On the upside, almost 39% of Markham adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, a solid pool of educated peers if you're early in your career.
For income and education, Quantztown leads with a median income near $136,000 and 51% university-educated. Newtonbrook and Cathedraltown aren't far behind, both with over half their adults holding a degree. Just don't expect a short commute without a car: only about 17% of Markham workers get to work in under 15 minutes.
What matters for young professionals 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
Is Markham good for young professionals?
It has strong bones on income and education: almost 39% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher. But it's a car-dependent city, only about 7% of commuters use public transit, so factor that into your commute plans.
Which Markham neighbourhoods have the most educated young adults?
Newtonbrook and Cathedraltown lead, with 53% and about 52% of adults holding a university degree. Quantztown is close behind at 51% and also has the highest income on the list, around $136,000.
What's the commute like in Markham?
Citywide, only about 17% of workers get to their job in under 15 minutes, and just 7% take public transit. Density is moderate at roughly 3,971 people per square kilometre, more suburban than urban in feel.
What's a good starter neighbourhood in Markham for a young professional?
Cathedraltown stands out for its younger median age, about 40, combined with over half its adults university-educated. Unionville and Greensborough are also younger options, with median ages under 39.