Empire, CA - Downtown Empire, Empire, CA
Empire, CA - Downtown Empire — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Empire, CA - Downtown Empire, Empire, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Empire, CA - Downtown Empire Neighborhood Overview
Located in the city of Empire, California, the Downtown Empire neighborhood presents a classic Central Valley community profile. The area operates within a Mid-Market tier, balancing affordability with established residential character. The housing market here is notably accessible, with a median home value of $268,900 and an average home size of approximately 1,200 square feet. This price point stands in relation to a median household income of $48,933, suggesting a market within reach for local earners.
The neighborhood exhibits a nearly even split between owners and renters. The homeownership rate is 48.3%, complemented by a renter-occupied rate of 51.7%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $1,083 per month, offering a relatively low-cost housing alternative in the region. This dynamic creates a mixed community where both long-term residents and newer arrivals can find a foothold in the local housing landscape.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 2 neighborhoods in Empire.
Empire, CA - Downtown Empire Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $269K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $49K |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Mid-Market |
| Primary ZIP Code | 95319 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Empire, CA - Downtown Empire, Empire
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-01