Markham, Washington

About Markham

Markham is a small unincorporated community in western Washington.

Markham holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.12 square miles.

📰 Markham News Today

• From Markham To Washington, DC, Everything To Know About INDYCAR's Next 2 Races FOX Sports · Aug 13
• 2026 INDYCAR Odds: Alex Palou Favored At Markham FOX Sports · Aug 16
• Simulating INDYCAR's Unknown: Inside Drivers' Prep For New Street Courses FOX Sports · Aug 14
• Ina Markham Obituary (2026) - Roanoke, VA - The Washington Post Legacy obituary · May 24
• Explore the International Mermaid Museum and Its Annual Mermaid Festival WCYB · Apr 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Markham Unique

• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in western Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Markham

• Sea Glass Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• International Mermaid Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Markham

• Johns River State Wildlife Recreation Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Markham

🏘️ Nearby Communities