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Marathon

Marathon

$196,557 Average Value
$137 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Marathon offers rura living close to several towns in Central New York

Intersected by Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 11 in Cortland County, Marathon is a rural but convenient community in Central New York. Most properties here are in the village of Marathon, a more populated segment of this largely undeveloped area. Whether in the village or surrounding countryside, Marathon residents enjoy quick drives to Binghamton, Syracuse and Ithaca; skiing at nearby Greek Peak Mountain Resort; paddling along the Tioughnioga River; and direct access to locally owned grocers and restaurants.

Single- and multi-family homes in this Cortland County community

Homes in Marathon include traditional and ranch-style houses that sell for between $110,000 and $575,000, depending on their size and condition. Some homes are on acres of land, while others are on smaller plots near the center of town. Mobile homes sell for between $55,000 and $200,000, and Marathon's village area around the highway and Main Street has multi-family homes for between $120,000 and $225,000. "There's a couple of streets loaded with multi-family homes. A lot of investors will buy them," says Donna Standish, a local real estate agent at Yaman Real Estate. Some homes in low-lying areas near the river can be susceptible to flooding. Additionally, Marathon has a CAP Index Crime score of 2, below the national average of 4.

Kayaking on the Tioughnioga River and more recreation

Lovell Field, next to the Marathon Civic Center, has baseball and soccer fields. The facility also has a playground, basketball and tennis courts. The Marathon boat launch is just next to the Civic Center as well. From here, paddlers can float down the wide, meandering Tioughnioga River that winds through Broome and Cortland counties. The public Maple Hill golf course spans 18 hilly holes surrounded by trees on the far northeastern corner of town. Greek Peak Mountain Resort, a ski resort with 45 ski trails, mountain bike trails, an indoor waterpark and more recreational facilities, is less than 9 miles northwest of Marathon. Several State Forests surround the town, allowing for activities like hunting and snowmobiling in rural Cortland County. Whitney Point Multiple Use Area covers 4,645 acres, including Whitney Point Lake, where park visitors can fish, canoe and kayak.

The Maple Festival is the area's main annual event

Each year in April, the Central New York Maple Festival draws crowds for a weekend of fun in Marathon. The event offers over 70 craft vendors, purchase maple products including locally made syrup and lollipops, and gather for the pancake-eating contest. Folk, country and gospel performers also take the stage for this free event. "It's a huge thing every year – rain or shine," Standish says.

Marathon Central School District earns a C-plus

Students can attend Marathon Central School District, which earns a C-plus from Niche. Appleby Elementary covers prekindergarten through sixth grade and receives a B-minus. Marathon Jr./Sr. High gets a C-plus and offers a dual enrollment program with Tompkins Cortland Community College. The school also has career and technical education courses in subjects including cosmetology, early childhood education, welding and health occupations. Private schools include Marathon Christian Academy, which is unrated by Niche and teaches prekindergarten through 12th grade.

Small-town grocers and restaurants in the village

Locals can swing by Reilly's Cafe on Main Street for a cup of coffee, breakfast platters, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Just down the road, Mamma Maria New York Pizzeria has takeout pasta, calzones and pizza. Gregg's Supermarket sells basic groceries in Marathon. "They have a meat cutter there that's been there for years. A lot of people love getting their meat there," Standish says. Marathon also has a Dollar General, and major retailers like Walmart are about 15 miles north in Cortland. Several churches serve the community too, including Marathon Methodist Church and First Baptist Church of Marathon.

Driving to nearby cities on I-81

Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 11 go through Marathon and connect drivers 20 miles to Binghamton, 15 miles to Cortland and 45 miles to Syracuse. "The two big cities are Syracuse and Binghamton. Marathon is pretty much midway [between them]," Standish says. Binghamton is home to Guthrie Lourdes Hospital and Greater Binghamton Airport. Ithaca is about 30 miles west and is home to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.

Faith Wakefield
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Faith Wakefield

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Marathon Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$235,000
Median Sale Price
$191,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$185,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$137

Area Facts

Number of Homes
621
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,641
Below the national average
1,926
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,646
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,700

Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Marathon Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,712
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,934
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,390

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.1%
College Graduates
13.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
65''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

10 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Marathon
Donna Standish
Yaman Real Estate
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