Empire, CA housing market
The median sale price was $313,000 in May 2026.
Home values, sales, trends and how Empire compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Empire at a glance
Only 4 sales in May 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Empire and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire | — | — | — | $52,563 |
| Modesto | $443K | +0.1% | 18 | $79,891 |
6.4 years of income
The typical Empire home costs about 6.4 years of the town's median household income, less than across California (7.7 years).
How Empire ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.