Housing & Real Estate — Empire, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 1,198 |
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| Occupied | 1,172 |
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| Vacant | 26 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 677 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 495 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $335,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$412,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,106/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,353/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 25.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 42.2% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 0 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 13 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 59 |
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| Built before 1960 | 350 |
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| Median Year Built | 1971 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
