Living in Marathon, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marathon · Census data 2020–2024
Marathon has 146 residents with a median age of 44.9. .
Marathon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marathon at a glance
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 44.9State: 39.7
- Homeowners
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Marathon a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 11%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Housing in Marathon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 68
- Owner-occupied
- 22.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 77.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.15
Marathon demographics
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 46.6%
- Households
- 68
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marathon ›
Education in Marathon
0% of adults 25 and older in Marathon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marathon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.5%
Marathon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 146 | — | — | — |
| Lake Lorelei | 1,746 | $114,201 | $289,200 | — |
| Fayetteville | 324 | $85,417 | $168,300 | $863 |
| Williamsburg | 2,608 | $62,500 | $196,900 | $904 |
| St. Martin | 171 | $55,962 | $237,500 | — |
| Mount Orab | 4,987 | $58,347 | $267,400 | $805 |
| Goshen | 759 | $93,850 | $156,100 | — |
| Batavia | 2,794 | $60,984 | $205,800 | $817 |
| Buford | 455 | $86,414 | $159,500 | — |
More for people moving to Marathon
Marathon ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Marathon: FAQ
Is Marathon, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 11%.
What is the median age in Marathon?
The median age in Marathon is 44.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Marathon?
The unemployment rate in Marathon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marathon?
0% 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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