GTA Real Estate Comparison
Markham vs Vaughan
A side-by-side comparison of real estate markets, prices, neighbourhoods, schools, and lifestyle between Markham, York Region and Vaughan, York Region.
Markham
Market Comparison
Lifestyle & Key Highlights
York Region
Markham
Markham is Canada's high-tech capital, home to IBM, AMD, Huawei, and thousands of tech companies, plus some of the GTA's best family neighbourhoods and top schools.
- Canada's tech capital
- Heritage Main Street Unionville
- Excellent schools & daycares
- Diverse dining from around the world
- Angus Glen golf
York Region
Vaughan
Vaughan is one of the GTA's fastest-growing cities, renowned for luxury custom homes, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Canada's Wonderland, and top family neighbourhoods.
- Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
- Canada's Wonderland
- Top-rated schools
- Highway 400/407 access
- Luxury custom home communities
Our Verdict
Markham or Vaughan?
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If affordability is your priority, Markham ($1.3M) averages lower than Vaughan ($1.45M).
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Markham offers more neighbourhood diversity with 19 distinct areas to choose from.
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Markham specializes in Detached and Townhouse homes, while Vaughan is strong in Detached and Luxury.
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Both markets are active MLS® areas serviced by York Nine Real Estate — our agents have closed transactions across York Region and York Region.