Empire, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
3,867
Population
3,305/sq mi density
$48,990
Median Income
$20,817 per capita
$306,700
Home Value
$544,957 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$48,990 median income, 13.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$306,700 home value, $1,106/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$306,700
9% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,233
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$306,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$544,957
Redfin Median Sale
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median List Price
$405,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.8%
Owner-Occupied
42.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,106/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Days on Market
8 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$297
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $306,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $544,957 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $425,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $425,000 |
| Median List Price | $405,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $297 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,106 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $297 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,233 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |