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Empire, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Empire, CA
At a Glance
How Empire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Empire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Empire a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Empire residents earn a median household income of $48,990 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,817. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Empire is $306,700 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $544,957. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Empire reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,017/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in Empire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 73.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Empire has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.