Marathon Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,443 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,797 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$707 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lapeer County
2
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lapeer County
2
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 22
Feb 2 9 24
Mar 2 5 32
Apr 3 1 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 2 38
Dec 2 9 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Columbiaville Elementary School
3 miles, SW · 1.4star
LakeVille Middle School
4 miles, W · 1.4star
LakeVille High School
4 miles, W · 1.9star
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Colleges

Mott Community College
18 miles, W · 1.4star
University of Michigan-Flint
19 miles, W · 2.3star
Kettering University
20 miles, W · 4.6star
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Hospitals

McLaren Lapeer Region
10 miles, S · 3.2star
Marlette Regional Hospital
19 miles, E · 4.1star
Hurley Medical Center
20 miles, W · 1.4star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
24 miles, W · 1.4star
MBS International Airport
42 miles, NW · 1star
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