Monroe County, Florida
Marathon Real Estate and Local Guide
An incorporated Middle Keys city spread across 13 islands, known for sport fishing, boating, and family-friendly island tourism.
Living in Marathon
Bonefish Tower, at 143 feet, is described as the tallest building in the Florida Keys. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $80,556 median household
EducationAbout 33% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyMonroe County
Homes in Marathon
- About 57.8% of the city's homes are owner-occupied, with the remainder renter-occupied.
- Roughly 49.5% of housing units are single-family detached homes, alongside condos, mobile homes, and manufactured housing.
- The median home value is about $683,700, in line with Middle Keys waterfront pricing.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Marathon home
The Turtle Hospital
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Nonprofit sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center offering guided tours
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
Source: en.wikipedia.org
A 63-acre tropical hardwood hammock with trails and a museum
Seven Mile Bridge
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic bridge forming the city's eastern boundary near Mile Marker 47
Marathon areas to know
Grassy Key
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Northeastern island within the city, home to the Dolphin Research Center