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Empire, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Empire, CA (Stanislaus County) — Census median home value $306,700, county listing prices up about 1.4% over the past year.
Empire, CA is in Stanislaus County, California — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,867, with a median household income of $48,990. Census data puts Empire's median home value at $306,700.
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Empire market snapshot
Population
3,867
Median Household Income
$48,990
Median Home Value (city)
$306,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,106/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Empire's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $306,700.
County Price Trend
Stanislaus County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.4% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Empire has an estimated population of 3,867 and a median household income of $48,990, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Empire's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Empire, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Empire's median home value at $306,700.
What is the population of Empire, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Empire's population at approximately 3,867.
What's the median rent in Empire, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Empire at approximately $1,106 per month.
What is the median household income in Empire, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Empire at approximately $48,990.
Is the Empire housing market growing?
Stanislaus County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.4% annual change in 2025.
Is Empire, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Empire's median home value at about 6.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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