Living in Republic, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Republic · Census data 2020–2024
Republic has 984 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $60,417 (38% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $236,200, the median rent is $843/month.
Republic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Republic at a glance
- Population
- 984
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $60,417State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $236,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $843/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is Republic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 17%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
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 $236,200, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $843 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,453 a month in housing costs.
Republic median household income
The median household income in Republic is $60,417 and the income per person is $34,957. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Republic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 512
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.05
Republic demographics
- Population
- 984
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 437
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Republic ›
Education in Republic
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Republic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Republic
- Unemployment rate
- 17%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 60.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Republic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic | 984 | $60,417 | $236,200 | $843 |
| Curlew Lake | 533 | $51,188 | $244,700 | — |
| Curlew | 126 | $101,438 | $205,000 | — |
| Inchelium | 455 | $68,750 | $168,800 | $298 |
| Marcus | 242 | $55,489 | $169,400 | $975 |
| Kettle Falls | 1,575 | $48,682 | $250,000 | $855 |
| Twin Lakes | 115 | $63,542 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Republic, WA?
The median household income in Republic is $60,417, 38% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $236,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Republic?
The median gross rent in Republic is $843 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Republic, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 17%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Republic?
The median age in Republic is 36.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Republic?
The average commute to work in Republic is 9 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Republic?
The unemployment rate in Republic is 17% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Republic?
22.4% 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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