Marathon City, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Marathon County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,397 Population 431/sq mi density
$90,000 Median Income $43,408 per capita
$196,600 Home Value $315,902 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $760/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Marathon City, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,000
20% above
$43,408 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
30% below
Zillow: $315,902
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
7% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Marathon City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marathon City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
70%
Rent
65%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marathon City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marathon City residents earn a median household income of $90,000 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,408. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,960 business establishments, including 329 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marathon City is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,902. Median rent is $760/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

31.4% of adults in Marathon City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marathon City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,397
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$43,408
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$11,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$760
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$315,902
Housing Units559
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,974/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,227 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Marathon City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 329 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.