Living in Marathon, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marathon · Census data 2020–2024
Marathon has 952 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $52,198 (39% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $124,800, the median rent is $778/month.
Marathon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marathon at a glance
- Population
- 952
- Median age
- 30.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $52,198State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $124,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $778/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Marathon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marathon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marathon the median home value is $124,800, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,424 a month in housing costs.
Marathon median household income
The median household income in Marathon is $52,198 and the income per person is $26,096. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Marathon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 444
- Owner-occupied
- 56.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.3%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.42
Marathon demographics
- Population
- 952
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 393
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marathon ›
Education in Marathon
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Marathon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marathon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Marathon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 952 | $52,198 | $124,800 | $778 |
| Lisle | 239 | $73,750 | $116,300 | — |
| Whitney Point | 965 | $45,536 | $140,800 | $832 |
| Virgil | 220 | $67,813 | $251,800 | — |
| McGraw | 974 | $64,185 | $109,600 | $830 |
| Smithville Flats | 366 | $58,229 | $120,000 | $958 |
| Munsons Corners | 2,662 | $56,069 | $135,700 | $959 |
| Glen Aubrey | 311 | $70,882 | $124,300 | — |
| Cortland | 17,450 | $59,482 | $152,600 | $975 |
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Marathon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Marathon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Marathon, NY?
The median household income in Marathon is $52,198, 39% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marathon?
The median home value in Marathon is $124,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Marathon?
The median gross rent in Marathon is $778 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Marathon, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Marathon?
The median age in Marathon is 30.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Marathon?
The average commute to work in Marathon is 25 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marathon?
The unemployment rate in Marathon is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marathon?
12.6% of adults in Marathon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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