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Marathon, New York, in Cortland county, is 42 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 148 miles E of Buffalo, New York. There are 1,063 residents in the village.
In Marathon, about 55% of adults are married.
Women are better represented than men in Marathon.
In 2000, Marathon had a median family income of $42,000.
More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Marathon that were owner-occupied was 58%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Marathon. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it.
In Marathon, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Marathon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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