As metropolitan area growth spreads into Chicago Southland, Markham expansion becomes inevitable. To take maximum advantage of growth, Markham has established a Tax Increment Financing district. The community has easy access to both I-294 and I-57 via interchanges with U.S. 6 (159th Street). I-80 is only a short distance to the south.

Shopping opportunities are increasing along 159th Street and in new shopping centers in the community. Newcomers to Markham find homes highly affordable and in a wide variety of types and styles.