Markham is York Region's tech hub — but what does it cost to live here?
Markham is Canada's high-tech capital with IBM, AMD, and hundreds of tech firms. Unionville's heritage charm, diverse food scene, and excellent schools make it a top choice — at a price.
Renting a 2BR (single person)
$3,668/mo
Rent + utilities + transit + groceries + insurance
Buying avg home (20% down, 5.5%)
$9,198/mo
Mortgage + tax + utilities + transit + groceries + insurance + maintenance
Buying avg home (family of 4)
$10,208/mo
Same as above + family grocery costs
All figures are 2026 estimates from public sources.
Sources: York Region municipal bylaws (property tax), Enbridge/Alectra (utilities), Metrolinx (GO Transit), StatsCan CPI (groceries), CMHC (rents), TRREB (home prices). Not financial advice.
1 rental and 1 sale available (demo data).
$2,100/mo
2BR Basement — Markham
Bur Oak / McCowan area
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 850 sqft
$1,450,000
5BR Detached — Markham
Unionville Main St area
5 Bed · 4 Bath · 3,200 sqft
See how Markham stacks up against other municipalities.
Not financial advice. All data comes from public sources (York Region, MPAC, StatsCan, CMHC). Verify with a licensed professional.
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