Estimated median house or condo value in 2016: $93,525 (it was $75,200 in 2000)
Markham:
$93,525
IL:
$186,500
Mean prices in 2016:All housing units: $304,630; Detached houses: $317,764; Townhouses or other attached units: $279,857; In 2-unit structures: $287,143; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $284,501; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $287,933; Mobile homes: $34,734; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $242,070
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $2,996 (3.3%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $3,001 (3.0%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Orland Park, IL (8.5 miles , pop. 51,077).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (16.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Markham-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.8 miles away from the Markham city center killed 29 peopleand injured 350 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.7 miles away from the city center killed 33 peopleand injured 500 peopleand causedbetween $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Markham-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 217.8 miles away from the city center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 192.3 miles away from Markham center On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 63.3 miles away from the city center On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 249.8 miles away from the city center On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 216.1 miles away from Markham center On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 209.0 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Cook County (19) is greater than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15 Emergencies Declared: 4
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Birthplace of: Tricky Stewart - Record producer, Kid Sister - Rapper, Norries Wilson - Football player, Rodney Harrison - 2005 NFL player (New England Patriots, born: Dec 15, 1972), Floyd Fields - Football player.
Hospitals and medical centers in Markham:
SPAULDING TERRACE (16307 SPAULDING AVENUE)
DSI - MARKHAM (3053-3055 WEST 159TH STREET)
Other hospitals and medical centers near Markham:
HEATHER HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; HARVEY, IL)
CHILDRENS HABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; HARVEY, IL)
NURSEFINDERS OF HAZEL CREST (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; HAZEL CREST, IL)
NEW VISIONS HHC, INC (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; HAZEL CREST, IL)
PINE CREST HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; HAZEL CREST, IL)
PLAZA NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; MIDLOTHIAN, IL)
ADVOCATE SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; HAZEL CREST, IL)
BRADFORD ANDERSON OGLESBY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $588,660; Location: 16640 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE; 27,504 books; 608 audio materials; 138 video materials; 20 print serial subscriptions)
User submitted facts and corrections:
Markham,Illinois is now a new zip code of 60428.
MARKHAM HAS RECEIVED IT'S OWN ZIPCODE 60428 AND IT WAS EFFECTIVE IN JULY, 2006
Notable locations in Markham: Cook County Courthouse (A), Markham Public Library (B), Markham Fire Department Station 2 (C), Markham Fire Department Station 3 (D), Markham Fire Department Station 1 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Markham include: All Nation Church of God (A), Christ Bible Center (B), Community Mennonite Church (C), Saint Gerard Catholic Church (D), Victory Temple Church of God (E), Household of Faith Christian Church (F), Markham Islamic Center (G), Markham Lutheran Church (H), Kings Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Markham include: Markham Boys League Baseball Fields (1), Donnelly Park (2), Martin Luther King Park (3), Dresser Park (4), Lone Pine Park (5), McNeil Park (6), Roesner Park (7), Markham Park (8), Country Aire Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attraction: Costa Travel (Arcades & Amusements; 16527 Winchester).
Hotels: D-Lux Budget Motel (15555 Crawford Avenue), Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (2800 W 159th St).
Court: Cook County - Social Services- District No 6- Circuit Courts- Offical Court Repo (16501 Kedzie Avenue Ph).
Cook County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends (lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 105. This is significantly worse than average.
City:
105
U.S.:
75
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.449. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.449
U.S.:
0.293
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 15.8. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
15.8
U.S.:
6.4
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 2.30. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
2.30
U.S.:
1.91
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 23.5. This is better than average.Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
23.5
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 20.4. This is about average.Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
20.4
U.S.:
20.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 11.3. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 4.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
11.3
U.S.:
9.4
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0146. This is about average.Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.0146
U.S.:
0.0138
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2016: 27.6%
(10.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.6% for Black residents, 19.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 36.7% for other race residents)
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households
7 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
6 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
19 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
6 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded in 2000
Banks with branches in Markham (2011 data):
Suburban Bank & Trust Company: Markham Branch at 3120 West 159th Street, branch established on 1984/03/22. Info updated 2011/04/06: Bank assets: $581.8 mil, Deposits: $499.5 mil, headquarters in Elmhurst, IL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Suburban Illinois Bancorp, Inc.
Religion statistics for Markham city (based on Cook County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
1,947,223
376
Evangelical Protestant
432,975
1,484
Other
312,636
403
Mainline Protestant
202,114
630
Black Protestant
148,895
395
Orthodox
53,276
66
None
2,097,556
-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 2706N , Serial Number: 12964, Year manufactured: 1947 Registrant (Individual): Robert J Wykel, 3525 W 159th St, Markham, IL 60426
Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 4033D , Serial Number: 34733, Year manufactured: 1957 Registrant (Corporation): Jacquin Aviation Inc, 3452 W 159th St, Markham, IL 60428
Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 4826D , Serial Number: 34926, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 01/17/1958 Registrant (Corporation): Jacquin Aviation, 3452 W 159th St, Markham, IL 60428
Aircraft: CESSNA 182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 5792B , Serial Number: 33792, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 07/20/1967 Registrant (Corporation): Jacquin Aviation Inc, 3452 W 159th St, Markham, IL 60428
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
24
$113,706
12
$84,977
95
$128,460
7
$56,799
0
$0
11
$50,338
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$86,510
1
$111,630
27
$149,291
2
$22,535
0
$0
1
$53,570
APPLICATIONS DENIED
19
$124,534
12
$72,664
106
$123,627
13
$14,630
0
$0
12
$85,357
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
7
$119,876
2
$46,745
26
$125,094
1
$114,000
1
$12,150,000
4
$51,650
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
2
$110,125
1
$25,370
21
$117,545
1
$35,000
0
$0
4
$60,165
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
31
$136,307
39
$107,102
167
$113,516
31
$49,889
0
$0
53
$85,140
2
$28,885
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
4
$166,995
7
$88,379
25
$128,233
6
$23,688
0
$0
5
$81,006
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
14
$124,923
38
$112,529
198
$136,344
80
$44,000
1
$25,370
39
$81,936
3
$60,317
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
5
$96,876
6
$158,475
55
$120,909
3
$68,220
0
$0
3
$91,143
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
4
$90,028
6
$117,958
28
$112,223
2
$105,605
0
$0
5
$65,500
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
11
$129,063
154
$130,617
306
$117,371
44
$63,219
100
$98,294
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$129,375
54
$116,176
78
$122,997
10
$45,628
21
$98,436
1
$54,120
APPLICATIONS DENIED
4
$184,210
157
$162,204
375
$126,863
84
$49,847
85
$99,152
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
3
$174,387
19
$143,118
159
$130,033
9
$96,986
28
$88,044
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$231,160
20
$121,277
77
$123,252
0
$0
16
$115,078
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
10
$148,143
371
$100,334
429
$110,455
48
$52,847
193
$92,456
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
4
$140,210
101
$104,977
104
$118,944
11
$72,300
39
$82,625
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$95,000
274
$104,774
476
$122,538
74
$48,996
132
$92,953
2
$46,690
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
3
$115,407
78
$94,473
188
$119,208
7
$61,293
49
$95,423
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
38
$114,607
91
$118,644
4
$76,328
19
$105,471
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
13
$147,105
427
$94,861
426
$96,342
58
$57,557
165
$75,456
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$140,565
123
$90,553
99
$99,175
11
$36,644
35
$77,513
1
$22,830
APPLICATIONS DENIED
3
$99,667
196
$93,440
455
$101,824
76
$36,867
89
$82,897
1
$30,760
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
4
$123,673
85
$104,624
154
$107,476
20
$102,867
43
$87,206
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$210,330
35
$100,151
75
$105,671
3
$42,750
15
$68,387
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
30
$114,267
259
$94,281
413
$83,430
48
$59,862
0
$0
144
$74,795
1
$9,300
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
4
$95,918
88
$87,645
97
$89,812
10
$44,302
0
$0
54
$67,027
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
6
$126,193
114
$85,752
418
$84,965
63
$40,699
0
$0
48
$64,518
2
$7,610
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
3
$91,023
45
$82,926
161
$94,974
12
$67,653
2
$2,940,920
30
$76,984
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
2
$111,335
13
$80,005
80
$89,373
1
$68,450
0
$0
12
$72,254
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
37
$104,710
190
$85,996
415
$81,150
28
$21,729
2
$117,975
106
$65,175
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
3
$54,970
62
$82,580
100
$86,966
6
$19,957
0
$0
16
$65,420
APPLICATIONS DENIED
4
$112,650
73
$87,998
403
$86,463
55
$15,521
0
$0
32
$69,058
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
5
$116,962
42
$87,731
172
$90,229
2
$14,980
0
$0
15
$68,212
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
4
$93,418
13
$88,788
26
$78,534
0
$0
0
$0
2
$65,370
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
53
$99,547
140
$74,708
272
$76,526
24
$20,601
1
$79,370
69
$55,423
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
3
$87,373
22
$65,631
91
$82,033
6
$26,325
0
$0
13
$53,882
APPLICATIONS DENIED
11
$96,615
59
$76,065
253
$101,674
51
$17,779
0
$0
23
$58,564
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
5
$96,976
27
$82,029
192
$81,005
4
$10,413
0
$0
14
$48,666
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
2
$137,850
16
$63,653
47
$76,929
0
$0
0
$0
7
$73,761
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
59
$104,118
96
$67,704
275
$74,713
37
$14,026
59
$57,387
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
6
$101,487
29
$71,569
64
$72,099
10
$15,914
11
$61,845
APPLICATIONS DENIED
9
$88,468
60
$73,633
328
$65,738
90
$16,723
30
$55,030
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
5
$86,998
28
$61,424
107
$69,392
11
$21,549
7
$81,741
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
3
$68,027
11
$87,931
58
$71,734
2
$14,995
6
$43,370
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
60
$80,196
95
$67,745
241
$60,258
61
$30,225
38
$49,288
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
5
$80,074
26
$66,156
102
$66,791
53
$21,186
11
$49,151
APPLICATIONS DENIED
13
$79,423
88
$66,741
322
$60,960
112
$17,166
30
$44,131
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
11
$102,655
38
$75,438
114
$60,683
19
$22,655
12
$61,193
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$58,350
17
$65,553
114
$70,383
2
$12,765
8
$58,796
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)