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Marathon, ON

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Marathon is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,138. Residents earn $92,000 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,138 Population 49/sq mi density
$92,000 Median Income $56,500 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 6.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $700/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,000
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,138
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$92,000
Per Capita$56,500
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty9.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,410
Rent Burden6.7%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation732 ft (223 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+1.9%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Marathon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Marathon receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. 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 $92,000, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Marathon is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.

Marathon has a population of 3,138 with a density of 49 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 1.3% Black, 3.7% Asian.

Population

3,138
Total Population
49
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
64.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Marathon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.2%
9% above US avg
Spanish9.6%
29% below US avg
Other Languages5.3%

Social Characteristics

Marathon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Marathon is $92,000, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Marathon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,000
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,500

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Marathon is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden6.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.0%
Renter-Occupied23.1%
Housing Units1,410

Property Tax

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+33.1%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density49/sq mi
Total Area64.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home9.0%

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