Living in Marathon, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marathon · Census data 2020–2024
Marathon has 283 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $45,635 (42% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $240,000.
Marathon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Marathon at a glance
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 56.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $45,635State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $240,000State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Marathon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Marathon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marathon the median home value is $240,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Marathon median household income
The median household income in Marathon is $45,635 and the income per person is $43,078. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Marathon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 346
- Owner-occupied
- 62.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.3%
- Vacant
- 41.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 1.41
41.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Marathon has many vacation and second homes.
Marathon demographics
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 2.8%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 201
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marathon ›
Education in Marathon
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Marathon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marathon
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 25.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 34%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Marathon vs nearby towns
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Weather and climate ›Living in Marathon: FAQ
What is the median household income in Marathon, TX?
The median household income in Marathon is $45,635, 42% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $240,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Marathon, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Marathon?
The median age in Marathon is 56.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Marathon?
The average commute to work in Marathon is 27 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
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?
24.2% 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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