Living in Empire City, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Empire City · Census data 2020–2024
Empire City has 794 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $96,250 (48% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $193,200, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Empire City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Empire City at a glance
- Population
- 794
- Median age
- 46.3State: 37
- Median household income
- $96,250State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $193,200State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Empire City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Empire City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Empire City the median home value is $193,200, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,231 a month in housing costs.
Empire City median household income
The median household income in Empire City is $96,250 and the income per person is $44,779. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Empire City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 333
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.48
Empire City demographics
- Population
- 794
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 320
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Empire City ›
Education in Empire City
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Empire City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Empire City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Empire City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire City | 794 | $96,250 | $193,200 | $1,125 |
| Duncan | 22,958 | $58,054 | $131,500 | $896 |
| Comanche | 1,545 | $41,016 | $78,100 | $663 |
| Central High | 1,489 | $75,435 | $211,200 | $1,109 |
| Marlow | 4,451 | $56,655 | $136,300 | $902 |
| Bray | 979 | $73,897 | $166,700 | $785 |
| Temple | 1,050 | $29,243 | $51,600 | $717 |
| Hastings | 124 | $42,813 | $70,000 | — |
| Geronimo | 1,155 | $73,611 | $93,500 | $1,132 |
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What is the median household income in Empire City, OK?
The median household income in Empire City is $96,250, 48% higher than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Empire City?
The median home value in Empire City is $193,200, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Empire City?
The median gross rent in Empire City is $1,125 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Empire City, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Empire City?
The median age in Empire City is 46.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Empire City?
The average commute to work in Empire City is 31 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Empire City?
The unemployment rate in Empire City is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Empire City?
26.1% of adults in Empire City 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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