Republic, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Fayette County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,171 Population 1,604/sq mi density
$50,978 Median Income $22,912 per capita
$103,800 Home Value $52,721 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$50,978 median income, 19.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $904/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Republic, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,978
32% below
$22,912 per capita
Home Value
$103,800
63% below
Zillow: $52,721
Median Rent
$904/mo
22% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
19.3%
436% above
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Republic Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Republic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
37%
Rent
78%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
536%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Republic a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Republic residents earn a median household income of $50,978 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,912. The unemployment rate stands at 19.3% (436% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,734 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Republic is $103,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $52,721. Median rent is $904/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

18.4% of adults in Republic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Republic has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,171
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,604/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,978
Per Capita$22,912
Unemployment19.3%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$5,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$904
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$52,721
Housing Units661
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,093 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Republic was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.