35th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Marathon Township, MI
A typical home in Marathon Township costs about $962 a month, 17.6% of the median household income of $65,511. That makes Marathon Township the 6th most affordable of 24 places in Lapeer County and 35th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $682
- Median home value
- $186,300
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,242
- Of income on housing
- 17.6%
Marathon Township against Lapeer County and the metro
| Census median | Marathon Township | Lapeer County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $682 | $988 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $186,300 | $239,000 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,242 | $1,512 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $65,511 | $77,306 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 17.6% | 19.4% | 22.9% |
Ranked 6th most affordable of 24 in Lapeer County. See all 24.
Cost of living near Marathon Township
The towns around Marathon Township, each with its own page.
- Mayfield Township Rent $964 · Home $188,100 90th most affordable in the metro
- Rich Township Rent $1,682 · Home $279,200 191st most affordable in the metro
- Deerfield Township Lapeer Rent $1,299 · Home $184,600 143rd most affordable in the metro
- Oregon Township Rent $825 · Home $236,400 13th most affordable in the metro
- North Branch Rent $735 · Home $152,000 102nd most affordable in the metro
- Lapeer Rent $1,002 · Home $178,400 177th most affordable in the metro
- North Branch Township Rent $749 · Home $227,900 36th most affordable in the metro
- Elba Township Rent $1,159 · Home $261,200 47th most affordable in the metro
Living in Marathon Township
- Homes for sale in Marathon Township Listings and off-market deals
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- Cost of living in Lapeer County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Marathon Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Marathon Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Marathon Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Marathon Township takes 17.6% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 35th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Marathon Township?
The median gross rent is $682 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 43% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Marathon Township?
Owners put the median home value at $186,300, 25% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,242 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Marathon Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Marathon Township home at $962 a month calls for about $38,000 a year. The median household here earns $65,511.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Marathon Township. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.