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Marathon, FL

Marathon, FL.

Population: 10,561 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Marathon, FL is $831,118 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $763,000 after a median 518 days on market. Typical rent runs $5,766/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$831,118

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

518

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$831,118
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.4%
10-year appreciation
+75.2%
All-time peak (2024-01)
$883,464
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$763,000
Median list price
$650,000
Median price per sqft
$424
1-year sale-price change
-29.8%
Median days on market
518 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
261
Sale-to-list ratio
90.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
166 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$5,766/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
MARATHON SCHOOL, STANLEY SWITLIK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
78.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
72.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11b (extreme annual low 45 to 50°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
492
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,182
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,879

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Everglades National Park (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FISHERMEN'S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-212 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,363
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,686
Average weekly wage
$1,044
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
245

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MarathonState medianUS median
Median home value$831,118$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$763,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market518 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$5,766/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,363$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Marathon, FL?
$831,118.
What is the median sale price in Marathon, FL?
$763,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Marathon, FL?
Median days on market: 518 days.
What is typical rent in Marathon, FL?
Typical rent: $5,766/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Marathon, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning.
Is Marathon, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Marathon, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Marathon, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Marathon, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Marathon, FL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Marathon, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Marathon, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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