Marathon SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Marathon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Marathon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Marathon is 145 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Marathon is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Marathon is $825,706.
The median income in Marathon is $89,355.
Marathon's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Marathon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Marathon | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 246 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Marathon, FL Weather
The average high in Marathon is 82.7° and the average low is 72.7°.
There are 53.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Marathon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 72.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 53.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Marathon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Marathon
The current population in Marathon is 9,914. The population has increased 16.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,914 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 9,831 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 9,789 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 9,622 | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 8,746 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 8,702 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 8,737 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,748 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 8,701 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 8,563 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,529 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 8,405 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 8,389 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,415 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 8,498 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Marathon
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Marathon is:
59.5% White with 5,902 White residents.
2.1% African American with 210 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 34 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 20 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 353 Two Or More residents.
34.2% Hispanic with 3,395 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Marathon | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.5% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.1% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 34.2% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Marathon
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Marathon is 47.1% female with 4,668 female residents.
Marathon is 52.9% male with 5,245 male residents.
| Gender | Marathon | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Marathon for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Marathon completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Marathon completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Marathon completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Marathon completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Marathon completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Marathon completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Marathon completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Marathon completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Marathon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Marathon | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Marathon, Florida
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5.0% of households in Marathon earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Marathon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Marathon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Marathon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.0% of households in Marathon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.0% of households in Marathon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Marathon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Marathon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Marathon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.5% of households in Marathon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Marathon | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.5% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
