How long is the commute from Marathon, FL?
Workers who live in Marathon, FL take an average of 13.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.2% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Marathon get to work
| Means of transportation | Marathon | Monroe County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.4% (±5.7 points) | 64.1% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±3.0 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.2% (±5.0 points) | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.0% (±2.4 points) | 9.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±3.5 points) | 13.2% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Marathon, the average commute is lower than in Monroe County (19.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marathon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monroe County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Marathon ranks 10 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 843 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marathon
| Vehicles available | Marathon | Monroe County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.3 points) | 6.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% (±5.8 points) | 39.3% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±5.5 points) | 39.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±4.3 points) | 14.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Marathon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monroe County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Marathon
| Marathon | Monroe County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±3.5 points) | 13.2% (±1.3 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±3.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±4.5 points) | 89.9% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Marathon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monroe County (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marathon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | — | 13.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Key Colony Beach | 0.7 mi | 10.0 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Layton | 15 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Big Pine Key | 21 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Cudjoe Key | 30 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Islamorada | 35 mi | 24.5 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Tavernier | 39 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Big Coppitt Key | 41 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Stock Island | 46 mi | 13.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Key Colony Beach, FL (10.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Layton, FL (22.7 minutes), Big Pine Key, FL (31.5 minutes), Cudjoe Key, FL (31.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Islamorada | 24.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 5 | Big Coppitt Key | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Layton | 22.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Tavernier | 21.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | North Key Largo | 16.9 minutes (±9.3) |
| 9 | Key West | 14.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 | Marathon | 13.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Stock Island | 13.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Key Colony Beach | 10.0 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Monroe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Marathon
How long is the average commute in Marathon?
Workers who live in Marathon, FL take an average of 13.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marathon without a car?
3.9% of households in Marathon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marathon?
13.7% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Marathon worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Marathon city, Florida (place:43000, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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