Marathon, FL

Marathon, Florida

Introduction to Marathon, Florida

Marathon, Florida, in Monroe county, is 82 miles SW of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 92 miles SW of Miami, Florida. There are 10,255 residents in the city.

Marathon History

There is an interesting story behind the naming of this city. It is said that when workers were toiling day and night to complete the Florida East Coast Railroad, someone remarked that the project was like a Marathon. The comment stuck and was kept in mind while naming the local station. The city is fairly new and was incorporated in 1999.

Marathon and nearby Attractions

• Sombrero Beach
• Coco Plum Beach
• Marathon Community Park
• Jesse Hobbs Park
• Rotary Children’s Park
• Seven-Mile Bridge
• Crane Point Hammock
• Events Field

Things To Do In Marathon

The pristine and turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf are highly alluring and have turned Marathon into a highly desirable vacation spot. The popular activities include boating, fishing and snorkeling. The area also has great beaches and parks that assure fun filled and memorable vacations.

Marathon Transportation

Regional air service is provided by Florida Keys Marathon Airport. Miami International Airport provides air travel options for those wanting to travel more broadly.

Marathon Higher Education

The University of Miami is the closest major university (it is based on Coral Gables).

High Points

Marathon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Marathon, FL

Comparing Marathon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Marathon Almanac

Marathon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Marathon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Marathon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Marathon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Marathon Hospitals

FISHERMEN'S HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
3301 OVERSEAS HWY
(305) 289-6414
Emergency Service: Yes

Marathon High Schools (2004)

MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL
350 SOMBRERO BEACH ROAD
305-289-2480
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 655 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Marathon Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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