Highly educated neighbourhoods in Markham
Markham is one of the more educated cities in the GTA. About 39% of adults citywide have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the median family income sits around $109,000.
Newtonbrook tops the list with 71% of residents holding a university degree, paired with an income near $129,000. Langstaff and German Mills aren't far off, at 67% and 64%. Several of these neighbourhoods also carry high incomes: Thornhill combines 62% university-educated with the highest income on the list at $146,000. Quantztown ranks third for education at 65%, though income data isn't available there.
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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 with a bachelor's degree or higher
| Neighbourhood | residents with a bachelor's degree or higher | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Newtonbrook · Markham | 71 | $129,000 |
| 2. Langstaff · Markham | 67 | $132,000 |
| 3. Quantztown · Markham | 65 | — |
| 4. German Mills · Markham | 64 | $121,000 |
| 5. Berczy Village · Markham | 64 | $135,000 |
| 6. Thornlea · Markham | 63 | $113,000 |
| 7. Thornhill · Markham | 62 | $146,000 |
| 8. Unionville · Markham | 60 | $109,000 |
| 9. Leslie & Green · Markham | 59 | $142,000 |
| 10. Cutler Ridge · Markham | 59 | $114,000 |
| 11. Cachet · Markham | 58 | $131,000 |
| 12. Rodick & 16th · Markham | 58 | $136,000 |
| 13. Village Gate & Macrill · Markham | 58 | $132,000 |
| 14. Buttonville · Markham | 57 | $125,000 |
| 15. Warden & Carlton · Markham | 56 | $122,000 |
| 16. Cathedraltown · Markham | 54 | $138,000 |
| 17. Kennedy & Angus Glen · Markham | 53 | $160,000 |
| 18. Highway 7 & Ninth · Markham | 53 | $110,000 |
| 19. Steeles & Bayview · Markham | 52 | $154,000 |
| 20. Upper Cornell · Markham | 52 | $123,000 |
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Common questions
What is the most educated neighbourhood in Markham?
Newtonbrook, with 71% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Its median income is about $129,000, well above the city median family income of $109,000.
Which Markham neighbourhoods combine high education and high income?
Thornhill stands out, 62% university-educated and the highest income on this list at $146,000. Berczy Village is similar, 64% university-educated with an income around $135,000.
How educated is Markham overall?
About 39% of adults citywide have a bachelor's degree or higher. Several individual neighbourhoods clear 60%, well above that citywide figure.
Is Unionville a highly educated neighbourhood?
Yes, 60% of its residents hold a university degree or higher, and its median income of $109,000 matches the citywide median family income.