Living in Marathon, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Marathon. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 1,616
Marathon at a Glance
Median Home Value
$247,200
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,216
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
3.0 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
43/100
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$45,469
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 38
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Score: 90.19
Population
1,616
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$247,200
Median Rent
$1,216
Median Income
$45,469
Affordability Index
72
Homeownership Rate
32.0%
Electricity Rate
11.2¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$101
12% below nat'l avg
5% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
3.0 per 1K
Property Crime
7.3 per 1K
17% below nat'l avg
62% below nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
43/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
83/100
10% below nat'l avg
Car-Dependent
N/A
83
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
38 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
10% below nat'l avg
62% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High School
1
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