Republic is a small town of 532 in Michigan, with a median household income of $39,500
and a 17.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Republic stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Republic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Republic city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.7
Republic's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Republic costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Republic, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$48,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$723
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Republic's violent crime rate is 102.0 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
102.0 /100k
Property Crime
419.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Republic is served primarily by Republic-Michigamme Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Republic, MI
National Avg
School District
Republic-Michigamme Schools
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Republic sees average highs of 22.6°F in January
and 77.0°F in July,
with 30.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 117.8 inches of snow per year.
Republic's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Republic roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $48,800 and median rent is $723/month.
Republic's violent crime rate is 102.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 419.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Republic are operated by Republic-Michigamme Schools.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Republic, MI has a population of 532, a median household income of $39,500, and an unemployment rate of 17.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Republic averages 22.6°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.1 inches
with about 117.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Republic, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49879.
The population of Republic, Michigan is 532 with a median age of 55.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Republic: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $48,800, median household income $39,500, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Republic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
