Living in Republic, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Republic · Census data 2020–2024
Republic has 456 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $63,125 (12% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $850/month.
Republic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Republic at a glance
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $63,125State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Republic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
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 $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $942 a month in housing costs.
Republic median household income
The median household income in Republic is $63,125 and the income per person is $32,510. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Republic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 199
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.41
Republic demographics
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 189
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Republic ›
Education in Republic
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Republic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Republic
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 90.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Republic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic | 456 | $63,125 | $85,000 | $850 |
| Bloomville | 721 | $69,000 | $96,800 | $800 |
| Attica | 755 | $69,063 | $113,800 | $756 |
| Melmore | 112 | $69,018 | — | — |
| Tiffin | 17,818 | $56,198 | $142,200 | $890 |
| Green Springs | 1,170 | $69,531 | $83,100 | $913 |
| Fort Seneca | 113 | $39,375 | $204,700 | — |
| Clyde | 6,331 | $50,574 | $129,600 | $739 |
| Chatfield | 170 | $52,813 | $97,500 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in Republic, OH?
The median household income in Republic is $63,125, 12% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $85,000, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Republic?
The median gross rent in Republic is $850 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Republic, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Republic?
The median age in Republic is 40.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Republic?
The average commute to work in Republic is 28 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Republic?
The unemployment rate in Republic is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Republic?
11.2% 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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