At a Glance
Median Income
$57,708
$29,813 per capita
Home Value
$57,900
Zillow: $130,628
Median Rent
$781/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
18.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Empire a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Empire residents earn a median household income of $57,708 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,813. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 901 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Empire is $57,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,628. Median rent is $781/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
3.4% of adults in Empire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Empire has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population264
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$29,813
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,900
Rent$781
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$130,628
Housing Units112
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation666 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Empire was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.