Marathon is a small town of 1,036 in New York, with a median household income of $54,000
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marathon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Marathon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marathon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.1
Marathon's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marathon costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marathon, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$113,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$822
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Marathon's violent crime rate is 136.6 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
136.6 /100k
Property Crime
1675.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marathon is served primarily by MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marathon, NY
National Avg
School District
MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marathon sees average highs of 32.3°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 44.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.4 inches of snow per year.
Marathon's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marathon roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $113,000 and median rent is $822/month.
Marathon's violent crime rate is 136.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1675.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marathon are operated by MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marathon, NY has a population of 1,036, a median household income of $54,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Marathon averages 32.3°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.3 inches
with about 64.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marathon, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13803.
The population of Marathon, New York is 1,036 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marathon: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $113,000, median household income $54,000, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marathon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
