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Marathon, WI—54448

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$316,000
9.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$94,500
26.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
15
24.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.4%
Median Rent
$900
130.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$900
51.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Marathon, WI

As of May '26, the median home price in Marathon, WI is $316,000, with a year-over-year change of 9.0%. This indicates that home prices in Marathon, WI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$316,0009.0%
Single Family $316,0009.0%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    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

    Studio
    0.2%
    1 Bedroom
    3.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    15.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    23.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    10.1%

    Rental Trends — Marathon, WI

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Marathon, WI is $1,680, with a year-over-year rent change of 130.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Marathon, WI is 2-bedrooms: $900, 4-bedrooms: $2,450. The most common rental property sizes in Marathon, WI are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 30.8% and 26.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$900$1,680
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $900$900
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent $2,450$2,450
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    1.4%
    1 Bedroom
    26.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    23.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    9.1%

    Property Listings — Marathon, WI

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Marathon, WI is 15. This is a decrease of -24.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter 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
    		$667,00080.0%
    Listing Count
    		58.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.1%8.0%
    Days on Market
    		15-24.0%
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    Demographics — Marathon, WI

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marathon, WI has a population of 4,240, which has decreased by -5.4% over the past 5 years. Marathon, WI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		4,240-5.4%
    % Under 18
    		22.9%-3.8%
    % Seniors
    		20.1%13.6%
    % WFH
    		9.3%50.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		26.6%29.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marathon, WI is a predominantly white area, with 94.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Marathon, WI is asian, making up 2.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.0% of the population in Marathon, WI, and this percentage has decreased by 54.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		94.9%1.2%
    % Black
    		0.0%-100.0%
    % Hispanic
    		1.0%-68.8%
    % Asian
    		2.1%133.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		1.0%-54.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Marathon, WI

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 144 mortgage originations in Marathon, WI, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 8.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Marathon, WI. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		144
    % Conventional Loans
    		92.0%
    % Government Loans
    		8.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		15.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Marathon, WI

    Marathon, WI 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
    		0.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$720
    2 Bedroom$40$900$940
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,230
    4 Bedroom-$1,200$2,450$1,250

    Affordability — Marathon, WI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.6
    Median Home Price$316,000
    Median Household Income$94,500

    Marathon, WI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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