At a Glance
Median Income
$80,556
$47,703 per capita
Home Value
$683,700
Zillow: $833,157
Median Rent
$1,592/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
12.6% smoking rate
How Marathon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marathon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marathon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marathon residents earn a median household income of $80,556 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,703. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,008 business establishments, including 591 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marathon is $683,700 , 143% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $833,157. Median rent is $1,592/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
33.0% of adults in Marathon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marathon has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,831
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,163/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born25.3%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,556
Per Capita$47,703
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$8,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
D
Home Value$683,700
Rent$1,592
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$833,157
Housing Units6,368
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp79°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation5 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute13 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Marathon was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is The Florida Keys Marathon International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
25.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 591 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.