Is Marathon, TX 79842 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Marathon is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Marathon housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

County	Brewster County, TX
Population	285
Median income	$45,596
Median home value	$240,000
Owner-occupied	62% of homes
Median year built	1952

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 79842.

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Questions about Marathon real estate

What are property taxes in Marathon?

About 1.13% of a home’s value a year in Brewster County, or roughly $4,520 on a $400,000 home.

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