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Marathon, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cortland County County
Marathon, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Marathon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Marathon residents earn a median household income of $62,984 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,584. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,115 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marathon is $119,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,722. Median rent is $772/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Marathon reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,430/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Marathon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marathon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.