Marathon, NY

New York

Marathon is a small town in New York with a population of 1,011. Residents earn $62,984 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,011 Population 895/sq mi density
$62,984 Median Income $25,584 per capita
$119,700 Home Value
$772 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,984 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,700 home value, $772/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,984
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $119,700
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $772
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.8%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How Marathon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,011
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,984
Per Capita$25,584
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$2,372M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,700
Rent$772
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,010 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Libraries5

Is Marathon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marathon receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Marathon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Marathon is $62,984, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marathon is $119,700, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Marathon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Marathon has a population of 1,011 with a density of 895 people per square mile. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

1,011
Total Population
895
People / sq mi
29.8yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Marathon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Marathon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marathon is $62,984, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Marathon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,984
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,584
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
IRS Avg AGI$65,598

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,115
County GDP$2,372M

Business (County)

Restaurants125
Healthcare107
Retail162
Manufacturing57

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,895
126% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Marathon is $119,700, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $772 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,700
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$772
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,895
126% above US avg
Effective Rate6.60%
In Marathon, 32.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Marathon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.8%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.8%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death8,256/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access81.0%
Healthcare Facilities107

Crime Rates: Marathon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Marathon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density895/sq mi
Coordinates42.4448°N, 76.0362°W
County FIPS36023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 46.8%

Winner: Republican by 6.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+91.0%
School Test Score5.39
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density895/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants125
Retail Stores162

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Work from Home5.8%

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