Living in Republic, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Republic · Census data 2020–2024
Republic has 19,829 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $65,729 (7% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $211,500, the median rent is $1,123/month.
Republic at a glance
- Population
- 19,829
- Median age
- 33.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,729State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $211,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,123/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Republic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Republic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Republic the median home value is $211,500, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,123 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,314 a month in housing costs.
Republic median household income
The median household income in Republic is $65,729 and the income per person is $33,803. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Republic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,667
- Owner-occupied
- 60.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.9%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.33
Republic demographics
- Population
- 19,829
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 8,439
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Republic ›
Education in Republic
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Republic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Republic
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Republic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic | 19,829 | $65,729 | $211,500 | $1,123 |
| Battlefield | 6,165 | $94,542 | $255,600 | $1,042 |
| Springfield | 169,954 | $49,311 | $177,700 | $964 |
| Willard | 6,488 | $84,600 | $212,900 | $984 |
| Clever | 3,030 | $78,366 | $200,000 | $1,151 |
| Billings | 844 | $47,344 | $174,700 | $850 |
| Nixa | 24,836 | $83,385 | $258,700 | $1,083 |
| Fremont Hills | 1,574 | $171,250 | $461,800 | $963 |
| Ash Grove | 1,333 | $58,250 | $141,800 | $770 |
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What is the median household income in Republic, MO?
The median household income in Republic is $65,729, 7% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $211,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Republic?
The median gross rent in Republic is $1,123 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Republic, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Republic?
The median age in Republic is 33.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Republic?
The average commute to work in Republic is 25 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Republic?
The unemployment rate in Republic is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Republic?
26.3% 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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