Living in Unionville, Markham

Unionville is one of the most picturesque communities in the city of Markham, blending a beautifully preserved historic Main Street with leafy streets, strong schools and a lake at its centre. If you're weighing a move to this part of York Region, here's what living in Unionville is really like.

Key takeaways

• Unionville is a community within the city of Markham, not its own municipality — see our full guide to living in Markham.
• Historic Main Street Unionville is one of the GTA's most charming heritage shopping and dining strips.
• The area is known for highly regarded public and Catholic schools, drawing many families.
• Highway 404, Highway 407 and GO Transit make commuting into Toronto manageable.
• Browse current listings on the HOMEH Markham real estate page.

Where Unionville fits in Markham

Unionville sits in the west-central part of Markham, near Highway 7 and Kennedy Road. It is a community within the city of Markham — not a separate town — so its schools, taxes and municipal services run through the City of Markham and York Region. For the wider context on the surrounding city, read our guide to living in Markham.

Quick snapshot

Unionville pairs a 19th-century heritage village along Main Street with modern neighbourhoods, the Toogood Pond conservation area, and the cultural draw of the Flato Markham Theatre and nearby tech employers.

The character and lifestyle

Unionville's defining feature is Historic Main Street, a preserved 19th-century streetscape lined with restaurants, cafes, boutiques and seasonal festivals. Beyond the village, the community is a settled, family-oriented suburb with greenspace woven through it. Here is a quick orientation:

• Historic Main Street — heritage shops, patios and the annual Unionville Festival.
• Toogood Pond — a central pond and park with walking trails.
• Downtown Markham — a modern mixed-use district nearby with offices, dining and condos.
• Flato Markham Theatre — a regional performing-arts venue.
• Established subdivisions — mature detached homes and townhouses around the village core.

Schools and families

Unionville is served by the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board, and the area is well known for highly regarded schools — one of the main reasons families compete for homes here. Parks, the pond, community programs and a strong sense of safety add to its family appeal. For our wider picks across the city, see the best schools in Markham.

Getting around

Unionville is well connected for a York Region community. Highway 404 and Highway 407 are close by, and the Unionville GO station on the Stouffville line offers a rail commute toward Union Station downtown. York Region Transit and Viva rapid bus routes run along Highway 7. As with much of the 905, having a car still helps for day-to-day errands.

What homes cost in Unionville

Unionville is one of Markham's more sought-after communities, with a mix of mature detached homes, townhouses and newer condos near Downtown Markham. Because demand for the schools and village lifestyle is strong, pricing tends to sit at the higher end of the city — the best way to gauge today's market is to browse live listings and recent sales on the HOMEH Markham real estate page, and to test your budget with the how much house can I afford guide. New to the region? Start with the best places to live in the GTA.

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