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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,984 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,584 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,073 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,598 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,115 |
| County GDP | $2,372M |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,895 |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.60% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $119,700 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $772 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,895 |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.60% |
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.7 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4448°N, 76.0362°W |
| County FIPS | 36023 |
Winner: Republican by 6.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.4% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |