Marathon, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,011 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,984 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$667 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$733 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cortland County
1
Cortland Urban Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cortland County
3
Cortland Urban Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 21
Feb 2 15 24
Mar 3 12 32
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 6 38
Dec 3 14 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 52, NY Assembly District 131, NY
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Schools

Marathon High School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Marathon Christian Academy
<1 miles, S • 1 star
William Appleby Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

SUNY Cortland
13 miles, N • 2.8 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
13 miles, NW • 1.4 star
SUNY Broome Community College
22 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lourdes Hospital
25 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
22 miles, NW • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
48 miles, W • 1 star
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