Living in Empire, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Empire · Census data 2020–2024
Empire has 672 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $66,797 (30% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $356,500, the median rent is $1,614/month.
Empire is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Empire at a glance
- Population
- 672
- Median age
- 44.4State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $66,797State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $356,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,614/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 47.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Empire a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Empire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Empire the median home value is $356,500, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,614 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Empire median household income
The median household income in Empire is $66,797 and the income per person is $41,667. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Empire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 399
- Owner-occupied
- 47.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.6%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.75
Empire demographics
- Population
- 672
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 384
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Empire ›
Education in Empire
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Empire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Empire
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.8%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 16.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Empire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire | 672 | $66,797 | $356,500 | $1,614 |
| Georgetown | 1,053 | $79,118 | $521,700 | $1,434 |
| Downieville-Lawson-Dumont | 345 | $57,784 | $383,700 | — |
| Silver Plume | 127 | $52,083 | $473,500 | $985 |
| Idaho Springs | 1,986 | $89,436 | $446,500 | $1,548 |
| Central | 525 | $61,622 | $366,300 | $1,451 |
| Winter Park | 844 | $68,828 | $775,300 | $1,648 |
| Black Hawk | 106 | $116,806 | $496,200 | — |
| Blue Valley | 120 | $80,100 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Empire, CO?
The median household income in Empire is $66,797, 30% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Empire?
The median home value in Empire is $356,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Empire?
The median gross rent in Empire is $1,614 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Empire, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Empire?
The median age in Empire is 44.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Empire?
The average commute to work in Empire is 25 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Empire?
The unemployment rate in Empire is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Empire?
19.4% of adults in Empire 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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