Marathon, NY

Marathon, New York

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.

The People and Families of Marathon

In Marathon, about 55% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Marathon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marathon had a median family income of $42,000.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Marathon Housing

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.

Commuting

In Marathon, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Marathon, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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 Public Libraries

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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

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.

Marathon High Schools (2004)

MARATHON HS
1 E MAIN ST
607-849-3251
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 498 students.

Marathon Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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