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Marathon, NY


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Marathon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Marathon, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women73
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men42
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity31
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built12
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Historic Marathon

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Tioughnioga River near Marathon between 1890 and 1901

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