Port Republic is a small town of 343 in Virginia, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Republic stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Port Republic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port 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: 93.2
Port Republic's overall cost of living index is 93.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Republic costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Republic, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$179,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Port Republic's violent crime rate is 122.0 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.0 /100k
Property Crime
507.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Port Republic, VA
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Republic sees average highs of 42.1°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Port Republic's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Republic roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $179,200 and median rent is N/A/month.
Port Republic's violent crime rate is 122.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 507.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Port Republic, VA has a population of 343, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Port Republic averages 42.1°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches
with about 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Port Republic, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24471.
The population of Port Republic, Virginia is 343 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Republic: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $179,200, median household income N/A, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Republic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.