Cook County, Illinois
Markham Real Estate and Local Guide
Markham is a south suburb of Chicago in Cook County that was incorporated as a village in 1925 and became a city in 1967, and is known for its protected tallgrass prairies. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Markham best.
About the area
Living in Markham, IL
The Gensburg-Markham Prairie within the city is a designated National Natural Landmark.
The housing market
Homes in Markham
- About 72% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 95% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $119,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Markham home
Gensburg-Markham Prairie
Designated a National Natural Landmark and one of the highest-quality remaining tallgrass prairies
Indian Boundary Prairies
A set of prairies known as Dropseed, Sundrop, Paintbrush, and Gensburg protected within the city
Indian Boundary Prairies preserve
About 500 acres of virgin and restored prairie land managed for conservation and nature study
Neighborhoods
Markham areas to know
Croissant Park
Subdivision developed in the mid-1930s that spurred population growth
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.