Composite profile
Overall score
75/100
Use the Markham profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and relocation framing alongside Toronto, Waterloo, and Ottawa.
Overall75/100
Affordability55/100
Air quality79/100
Energy80/100
Canada / North America
Markham, Canada City Intelligence
Markham is a Greater Toronto Area city with a concentration of technology and corporate offices, regional transit links to Toronto, and housing-cost framing shaped by the wider metro market. Markham is a north america city of about ~340K in Canada. On the composite city-intelligence score, Markham sits around the indexed median (75/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~340K
Image credit: Image: Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
Overall city intelligence
Good75/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Markham data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 55/100 | Markham's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 79/100 | Markham's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 80/100 | Markham's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 75/100 | Markham's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 78/100 | Markham's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 75/100 | Markham's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 75/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety79/100
Low crime81/100
Personal safety80/100
Night safety75/100
Road safety77/100
Markham is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life82/100
Healthcare86/100
Education87/100
Green space82/100
Cleanliness88/100
Infrastructure92/100
Mobility65/100
Markham has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness81/100
Education87/100
Green space82/100
Overall safety79/100
Markham scores very high for family living (81/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability75/100
Walkability66/100
Cycling63/100
Infrastructure92/100
Markham is high for remote workers (75/100), based on connectivity, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability78/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness88/100
Outdoor lifestyle47/100
Markham is high for retirement (78/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Markham
Local public safety guidance for Markham, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Universal emergency | 91124/7 | 911 reaches police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch in most regions of Canada. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Markham, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Canada emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- Government of Canada: Emergency services in Canada
Used as the primary attribution for Canada's 911 universal emergency number.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Markham
Healthcare context for Markham, with national-level information from Canada where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Markham, see the Canada healthcare profile.
Official hospital registry
Canadian Institute for Health Information
National source of comparable Canadian health-system data and analysis recognised by federal and provincial governments.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Government of Canada: Health Canada
Used as the primary federal attribution for Canadian public-health context.
- Canadian Institute for Health Information: Canadian Institute for Health Information
Used as the primary reference for Canadian health-system statistics and hospital-system framing.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Markham
Local mobility context for Markham, with national-level context from Canada where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Markham, see the Canada transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Government of Canada: Transport Canada
Used as the primary federal attribution for Canadian national transport context.
- VIA Rail Canada: VIA Rail Canada
Used as the primary attribution for Canadian national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Markham. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Markham
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Markham will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Markham air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Markham drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Markham
Is Markham worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Albion Hills Conservation Area.
Is Markham good for families?
Excellent (81/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Markham affordable?
Around average cost; about C$2,360/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Markham?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Markham's main industries?
Mainly energy, mining, tourism.
What is the climate in Markham?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 12.1°C.
Does Markham have universities?
Higher education is strong (73/100).
What is healthcare like in Markham?
Healthcare access is strong (72/100).
Is Markham good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (67/100).
What nature is near Markham?
Within ~170 km: Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Albion Hills Conservation Area.
Explore Markham modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Markham
Markham's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Markham
Markham's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Markham
Markham's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Markham
Markham's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Markham
Markham's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Markham
Markham's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Markham
Cost of living estimates for Markham — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Markham
Climate profile for Markham — Humid Continental climate, annual average 12.1°C, comfort score 72/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Markham
Economy and jobs profile for Markham — regional center, economy score 76/100, key industries including energy, mining, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Markham
Education profile for Markham — regional education center, education score 70/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Markham
Healthcare and retirement profile for Markham — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 72/100, retirement score 67/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Markham
Source-attributed visual context for Markham using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Markham
Weekend trip planning checklist for Markham — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Markham
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Markham
Estimate a monthly budget for Markham using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Markham
Plan a trip budget for Markham using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Markham
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Markham. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Vaughan, Canada
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Toronto, Canada
Same region · about 29 km from Markham. Explore Toronto's city intelligence profile.
Oshawa, Canada
Same region · about 32 km from Markham. Explore Oshawa's city intelligence profile.
Mississauga, Canada
Same region · about 45 km from Markham. Explore Mississauga's city intelligence profile.
Brampton, Canada
Same region · about 47 km from Markham. Explore Brampton's city intelligence profile.
Barrie, Canada
Same region · about 66 km from Markham. Explore Barrie's city intelligence profile.
St. Catharines, Canada
Same region · about 78 km from Markham. Explore St. Catharines's city intelligence profile.
Hamilton, Canada
Nearby city · about 86 km from Markham. Explore Hamilton's city intelligence profile.
Niagara Falls, Canada
Same region · about 87 km from Markham. Explore Niagara Falls's city intelligence profile.
Peterborough, Canada
Same region · about 88 km from Markham. Explore Peterborough's city intelligence profile.
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Markham FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Markham, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Markham
Is Markham worth visiting?
Markham has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Albion Hills Conservation Area and Cold Creek Conservation Area within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Markham?
Markham has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 82/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Markham?
A single resident of Markham spends roughly C$2,360 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near C$1,260. Overall the city is around average cost for Canada. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Markham?
Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Markham is high for remote workers (75/100), based on connectivity, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Markham?
Markham's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, tourism and hospitality and education and research. Markham has a regional economy with strengths in energy, mining and tourism.
Is Markham good for digital nomads and remote work?
Markham offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 80/100.
What are the education options in Markham?
Markham is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Economics and Engineering.
Is Markham a good place to study?
Markham offers a moderate student environment, supported by strong quality of life and good connectivity.
What is healthcare like in Markham?
Markham has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 72/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Markham a good place to retire?
Markham offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 67/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Markham?
Markham has a humid continental climate, averaging about 12.1°C annually with roughly 801 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Markham a safe place to live?
Markham is estimated to be a generally safe city (79/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Markham?
Markham indexes a walkability score of 66 and a cycling score of 63 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Markham?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Markham include Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Albion Hills Conservation Area and Cold Creek Conservation Area. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Markham good for families?
Markham scores very high for family living (81/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Markham?
Markham rates 47/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 82/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, Albion Hills Conservation Area and Cold Creek Conservation Area supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Markham profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and relocation framing alongside Toronto, Waterloo, and Ottawa. Its standout dimensions are energy (80/100) and air quality (79/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (55/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Canada country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Markham appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- US Environmental Protection Agency: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Used where United States city comparisons need air-quality benchmark context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.