salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 7.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 13.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $124,280 a year. That is $60 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 461 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marathon?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marathon
| Size | Marathon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $829 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,283 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,793 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,760 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marathon overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marathon, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marathon
Life in Marathon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marathon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,929 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $725,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $72,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marathon, FL?
Renting in Marathon costs a median of about $3,107 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Marathon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $124,280 a year, or $60 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marathon cheap or expensive?
Marathon is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.7% of the typical household income of $96,369. It ranks 461st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marathon?
The median homeowner in Marathon pays $3,995 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is Marathon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Marathon?
The median home value in Marathon is $725,800, about 7.5 times the typical yearly household income.
9,914 people live in Marathon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.