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Marathon, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

3.2 /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
36°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Marathon, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,000
22% above
$56,500 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
6.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
33.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
9.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
274 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
122%
Home Value
53%
Rent
60%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
236%
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 $92,000 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,500. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marathon is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $700/month, with 6.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.8% of adults in Marathon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 33.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Marathon has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B+
Median Income$92,000
Per Capita$56,500
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty9.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$700
Ownership77.0%
Housing Units1,410
Rent Burden6.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation732 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute21 min