Living in Republic, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Republic · Census data 2020–2024
Republic has 519 residents with a median age of 58.5. The median household income is $37,083 (49% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $74,400, the median rent is $775/month.
Republic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Republic at a glance
- Population
- 519
- Median age
- 58.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $37,083State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $74,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Republic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Republic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Republic the median home value is $74,400, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,047 a month in housing costs.
Republic median household income
The median household income in Republic is $37,083 and the income per person is $29,945. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Republic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 335
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 22.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.99
Republic demographics
- Population
- 519
- Median age
- 58.5
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 261
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Republic ›
Education in Republic
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Republic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Republic
- Unemployment rate
- 15.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Republic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic | 519 | $37,083 | $74,400 | $775 |
| Michigamme | 229 | $52,083 | $163,900 | — |
| Three Lakes | 172 | $103,542 | $285,700 | — |
| West Ishpeming | 2,851 | $95,129 | $193,900 | $1,063 |
| Ishpeming | 6,181 | $52,754 | $111,900 | $733 |
| Palmer | 309 | $65,833 | $83,900 | $763 |
| Negaunee | 4,656 | $70,568 | $170,100 | $861 |
| Amasa | 253 | $40,764 | $85,400 | $713 |
| Crystal Falls | 1,719 | $60,865 | $83,300 | $791 |
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What is the median household income in Republic, MI?
The median household income in Republic is $37,083, 49% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Republic?
The median home value in Republic is $74,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Republic?
The median gross rent in Republic is $775 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Republic, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Republic?
The median age in Republic is 58.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Republic?
The average commute to work in Republic is 30 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Republic?
The unemployment rate in Republic is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Republic?
10.8% of adults in Republic have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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