| Index | Marathon | Iowa | National |
| Median home price | $37,500 | $132,800 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $819 | $715 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 83.1% | 71.1% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 16.9% | 28.9% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Greenville, IA | 62 | $0 | 100% |
| Rossie, IA | 83 | $0 | 100% |
| Havelock, IA | 132 | $21,300 | 88% |
| Ayrshire, IA | 145 | $27,600 | 85% |
| Truesdale, IA | 113 | $33,300 | 82% |
| Marathon, IA | 183 | $37,500 | 80% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Cal-Nev-Ari, NV | 183 | $67,000 | 64% |
| Belleview, KY | 183 | $89,100 | 52% |
| Medicine Lake, MT | 183 | $88,000 | 52% |
| Carl's Corner, TX | 183 | $66,800 | 64% |
| Fresno, OH | 183 | $0 | 100% |
| Marathon, IA | 183 | $37,500 | 80% |
Here are the best places to live in Iowa
Most Dangerous Cities In The US
Check out the 10 safest cities in Iowa
These are the 10 cheapest cities in Iowa