Markham

The Markham market right now

There are 1074 homes for sale in Markham today, with a median asking price of $1.07M. Most are asking between $599K and $1.66M, so the range a buyer actually shops here is about $1.06M wide.

The most common thing on the market is detached houses, at 45 of the 1074 listings, asking a median of $1.35M. Markham also has 20 condo apartments, 12 townhouses, 11 semi-detached houses, 7 condo townhouses available, which is worth knowing before you fix on one type.

On the rental side there are 627 places available in Markham, with a median asking rent of $2,800 a month. Against a $1.07M median asking price, that is the comparison worth running before deciding whether to buy here or rent first.

Figures are taken from active TRREB listings and were last updated 2026-10-27.

More Markham guides: Unionville, Grandview and Cornell.

Markham — common questions

How much do homes cost in Markham?

The median asking price in Markham is $1.07M, based on 1074 active MLS listings as of 2026-10-27. Most homes are asking between $599K and $1.66M.

What types of homes are for sale in Markham?

Detached: 45 listed, median $1.35M. Condo Apartment: 20 listed, median $619K. Att/Row/Townhouse: 12 listed, median $922K. Semi-Detached: 11 listed, median $999K. Condo Townhouse: 7 listed, median $728K. Figures reflect active MLS listings as of 2026-10-27.

How much is rent in Markham?

The median asking rent in Markham is $2,800 per month across 627 active rental listings as of 2026-10-27.

Where is Markham?

Markham is a municipality in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario.

Is Markham in the GTA?

Yes. Markham sits inside the Greater Toronto Area.

What is it like to live in Markham?

Markham is Canada's high-tech capital — IBM Canada, AMD, Huawei Canada, Lenovo, and dozens of other major tech firms have their Canadian headquarters here. This corporate presence supports a robust local economy and keeps unemployment low. The tech sector also attracts a highly educated, high-income workforce, which is reflected in the area's exceptional school performance and community investment. Unionville is Markham's heritage gem — a Victorian main street with galleries, restaurants, and boutiques that hosts some of Ontario's most attended festivals. Cornell and Wismer communities offer newer construction with master-planned schools and parks. Milliken Mills has one of the most established Chinese-Canadian communities in York Region. GO Transit from Markham/Unionville stations connects to Union Station in under an hour.

What are the pros and cons of living in Markham?

Pros: Canada's tech headquarters cluster; Unionville heritage main street; Exceptional York Region schools; Diverse community and food scene. Trade-offs: Very car-dependent; Long commute to downtown Toronto; Some master-planned areas feel generic; Markham-Stouffville GO is slow.