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Marathon, NY
Village in Cortland County, New York.
Population
952
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
843
ZIP codes
0
Marathon and its ZIP codes
Marathon at a glance
- Marathon is about 2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,198, 39% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,800 (71% below New York) and median rent is $778 a month.
Local data for Marathon, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marathon, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,198
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$124,800
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
30.8
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (217), Irish Americans (125), Italian Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cortland County. PPP loans are for Marathon.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,509
17,469 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,477
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $5,539 per person
How people get to work
Marathon, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marathon, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
219
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marathon, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Marathon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LisleVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Whitney PointVillage | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| VirgilCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Blodgett MillsCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.2 |
| McGrawVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| Smithville FlatsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Munsons CornersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| CortlandCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Glen AubreyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Cortland WestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| DrydenVillage | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| McLeanCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| HomerVillage | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| GreeneVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Slaterville SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| FreevilleVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marathon, NY in?
- Marathon is in Cortland County, New York.
- What is the population of Marathon, NY?
- About 952 people live in Marathon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marathon?
- Nearby places include Lisle (6.8 mi), Whitney Point (8.7 mi), Virgil (9.6 mi), Blodgett Mills (9.7 mi), McGraw (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023