Living in Empire, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Empire · Census data 2020–2024
Empire has 3,092 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $147,700 (66% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $469,500, the median rent is $2,052/month.
Empire at a glance
- Population
- 3,092
- Median age
- 37.3State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $147,700State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $469,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $2,052/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Empire a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
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 $469,500, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,052 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,593 a month in housing costs.
Empire median household income
The median household income in Empire is $147,700 and the income per person is $51,680. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Empire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,030
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.7%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.04
Empire demographics
- Population
- 3,092
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 1,014
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Empire ›
Education in Empire
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Empire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Empire
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Empire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire | 3,092 | $147,700 | $469,500 | $2,052 |
| Coates | 131 | $82,250 | $240,000 | $1,146 |
| Farmington | 23,902 | $123,673 | $366,200 | $1,241 |
| Rosemount | 27,562 | $129,625 | $424,100 | $1,640 |
| Vermillion | 399 | $107,188 | $319,300 | $1,208 |
| Hampton | 590 | $109,545 | $318,300 | $1,083 |
| Apple Valley | 55,679 | $97,673 | $370,400 | $1,738 |
| Lakeville | 74,354 | $139,041 | $452,500 | $1,806 |
| Eagan | 68,000 | $108,690 | $397,100 | $1,679 |
More for people moving to Empire
Empire ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Empire: FAQ
What is the median household income in Empire, MN?
The median household income in Empire is $147,700, 66% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $469,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Empire?
The median gross rent in Empire is $2,052 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Empire, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Empire?
The median age in Empire is 37.3 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Empire?
The average commute to work in Empire is 30 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Empire?
The unemployment rate in Empire is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Empire?
37.4% 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.
Last updated: