The Town FilesMarkham, Texas
Community in Matagorda County · population 908 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,600
- Household income
- $68,536
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 29.1
Markham is a community of 908 people in Matagorda County, Texas. The median home is worth $137,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Texas towns, quieter than 82% of Texas towns.
How Markham ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Markham is worth $137,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $68,536, which is more affordable than 80% of Texas towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Markham | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $68,536 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Markham
| People | Markham | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 35.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 12.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Markham
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.7°F. About 49.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 7 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Markham since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 17, 1992 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 5, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 14, 2006.
Severe weather in Matagorda County since 1996
Matagorda County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Matagorda County
Matagorda County had 11,209 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,994 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Markham itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Markham
1 public school with 257 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKHAM EL | PK-5 | 257 | 16.1 |
Towns near Markham
- Bay City, TX6.5 mi · 18,061 people · home $160,800
- Blessing, TX11.0 mi · 856 people · home $138,100
- Van Vleck, TX11.8 mi · 1,923 people · home $208,300
- Palacios, TX19.9 mi · 4,395 people · home $153,800
- El Campo, TX20.7 mi · 12,350 people · home $201,400
- Boling, TX21.3 mi · 930 people · home $169,900
- Sweeny, TX22.8 mi · 3,626 people · home $199,100
- Louise, TX23.5 mi · 889 people · home $122,700
Markham questions
Is Markham, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Markham scores better for retirees than 25% of Texas towns and quieter than 82%. 23.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.1).
How much does a house cost in Markham?
The median owner-occupied home in Markham is valued at $137,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,536, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Markham?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Markham get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Markham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 17, 1992. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)