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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Marathon best.
About the area
Living in Marathon, FL
Bonefish Tower, at 143 feet, is described as the tallest building in the Florida Keys.
The housing market
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.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Marathon home
The Turtle Hospital
Nonprofit sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center offering guided tours
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
A 63-acre tropical hardwood hammock with trails and a museum
Seven Mile Bridge
Historic bridge forming the city's eastern boundary near Mile Marker 47
Sombrero Beach
Public beach and sea turtle nesting site
Boot Key Harbor
Natural harbor and city mooring field popular with boaters
Neighborhoods
Marathon areas to know
Grassy Key
Northeastern island within the city, home to the Dolphin Research Center
Key Vaca
Main island holding Marathon's commercial center
Boot Key
Island south of Key Vaca, site of Boot Key Harbor
Fat Deer Key
Eastern island within the city limits
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.