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Marathon 79842

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$168K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.319
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$168K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,986 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1950
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.83%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.52%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.17.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.56%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.157
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.0 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.83%

How Marathon 79842 compares

By median home value, Marathon 79842 is the 2nd most expensive of 3 ZIP codes in Brewster County, and its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Brewster County.

Home values in Marathon 79842

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$25K$490K
ZIP codes in Brewster County ranked by median home value
#Brewster CountyMedian valueHomes
1Alpine 79830$218K4,406
2Marathon 79842$168K319
3Terlingua 79852$111K411

About the Marathon 79842 market

How many homes are there in Marathon 79842, TX?

Marathon 79842, TX contains 319 residential properties, with a median of 1,986 square feet, built around 1950. The median TopHap Estimate is $168K.

How does Marathon 79842, TX compare to the rest of Brewster County?

By median home value, Marathon 79842, TX is the 2nd most expensive of 3 ZIP codes in Brewster County. Its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Brewster County. Alpine 79830 ranks just above it and Terlingua 79852 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Marathon 79842, TX?

52% of homes in Marathon 79842, TX are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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