Living in Republic, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Republic · Census data 2020–2024
Republic has 1,332 residents with a median age of 32.1. The median household income is $59,866 (23% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $141,300, the median rent is $1,138/month.
Republic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Republic at a glance
- Population
- 1,332
- Median age
- 32.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $59,866State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $141,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,138/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Republic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 21%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Republic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Republic the median home value is $141,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,138 per month, which is 49.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Republic median household income
The median household income in Republic is $59,866 and the income per person is $24,914. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Republic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 591
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.58
Republic demographics
- Population
- 1,332
- Median age
- 32.1
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 517
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Republic ›
Education in Republic
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Republic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Republic
- Unemployment rate
- 21%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Republic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic | 1,332 | $59,866 | $141,300 | $1,138 |
| Redstone | 4,981 | $59,954 | $90,800 | $1,065 |
| Luzerne | 5,409 | $57,827 | $128,500 | $1,273 |
| Hiller | 1,536 | $78,015 | $121,300 | $1,299 |
| New Salem | 364 | $84,250 | $159,300 | — |
| Brownsville | 2,412 | $31,810 | $69,400 | $670 |
| Rowes Run | 449 | $64,083 | $63,000 | — |
| West Brownsville | 1,100 | $64,449 | $82,800 | $760 |
| Crucible | 352 | $72,396 | $114,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Republic, PA?
The median household income in Republic is $59,866, 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $141,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Republic?
The median gross rent in Republic is $1,138 per month, about 49.2% of household income.
Is Republic, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 21%.
What is the median age in Republic?
The median age in Republic is 32.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Republic?
The average commute to work in Republic is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Republic?
The unemployment rate in Republic is 21% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Republic?
17.7% 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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