Living in Empire, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Empire · Census data 2020–2024
Empire has 242 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $45,208 (37% lower than the Ohio median), the median rent is $789/month.
Empire is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Empire at a glance
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 50.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $45,208State: $71,389
- Median rent
- $789/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Empire a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Empire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Empire the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, which is 16.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,099 a month in housing costs.
Empire median household income
The median household income in Empire is $45,208 and the income per person is $28,967. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Empire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 122
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.12
Empire demographics
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 50.1
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 30.2%
- Households
- 114
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 16.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Empire ›
Education in Empire
5.3% of adults 25 and older in Empire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Empire
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Empire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire | 242 | $45,208 | — | $789 |
| Stratton | 240 | $39,750 | $57,100 | $725 |
| New Cumberland | 943 | $32,292 | $92,700 | $636 |
| Toronto | 5,293 | $55,972 | $108,800 | $748 |
| Wellsville | 3,063 | $31,720 | $78,600 | $823 |
| Irondale | 272 | $57,000 | $76,700 | $950 |
| Newell | 1,246 | $60,278 | $88,100 | $915 |
| Pottery Addition | 110 | $38,250 | $97,900 | — |
| Chester | 2,179 | $56,607 | $112,000 | $647 |
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What is the median household income in Empire, OH?
The median household income in Empire is $45,208, 37% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Empire?
The median gross rent in Empire is $789 per month, about 16.4% of household income.
Is Empire, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Empire?
The median age in Empire is 50.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Empire?
The average commute to work in Empire is 26 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Empire?
The unemployment rate in Empire is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Empire?
5.3% 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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