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Marathon, IA—50565

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$89,000
3.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$61,700
9.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
128
15.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.0%
Median Rent
$400
0.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$400
0.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Marathon, IA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Marathon, IA is $89,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.2%. This indicates that home prices in Marathon, IA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$89,000-3.2%
Single Family $89,000-1.1%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    5.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    15.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    66.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.3%

    Rental Trends — Marathon, IA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Marathon, IA is $400, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Marathon, IA is 1-bedrooms: $400. The most common rental property sizes in Marathon, IA are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 46.7% and 40.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$400$400
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $400$400
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    2 Bedrooms
    13.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    40.0%

    Property Listings — Marathon, IA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Marathon, IA is 142. This is a increase of 9.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$352,000-43.0%
    Listing Count
    		30.0%
    Listings as % of Homes2.1%0.0%
    Days on Market
    		128-15.0%
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    Demographics — Marathon, IA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marathon, IA has a population of 413, which has decreased by -2.8% over the past 5 years. Marathon, IA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		413-2.8%
    % Under 18
    		19.6%-3.0%
    % Seniors
    		19.1%13.0%
    % WFH
    		10.1%11.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		17.5%12.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marathon, IA is a predominantly white area, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 6.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Marathon, IA is hispanic, making up 5.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.9% of the population in Marathon, IA, and this percentage has decreased by 39.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		89.3%6.6%
    % Black
    		0.0%N/A
    % Hispanic
    		5.8%-61.6%
    % Asian
    		0.0%N/A
    % Foreign Born
    		3.9%-39.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Marathon, IA

    Marathon, IA lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		N/A
    % Conventional Loans
    		N/A
    % Government Loans
    		N/A
    % Investor Loans
    		N/A
    % Second Loans
    		N/A
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		N/A
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Marathon, IA

    Marathon, IA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		N/A
    Total Units Section 8
    		N/A
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$390$400$790
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,040
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,270
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,380

    Affordability — Marathon, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio1.4
    Median Home Price$89,000
    Median Household Income$61,700

    Marathon, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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