EmpireMN
A town of 3,092. Nearly 20% of it is conserved land.
What makes Empire stand out
The thing Empire does most differently from other towns.
30 miles of trails in Empire
20% of the town is conserved land, across 10 parks and preserves.
Empire’s report card
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20% of Empire is conserved land
30 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vermillion Highlands Research Recreation and Wildlife Management Area | 15 mi | 2,822 |
| 2. Whitetail Woods Regional Park | 9.2 mi | 453 |
| 3. Dakota Woods Dog Park | 1.1 mi | 16 |
Most working residents commute out of Empire
Most working residents leave Empire for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Minneapolis (9%), Farmington (7%) and Eagan (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Empire has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
Homes in Empire sell for about $446K
The median sale price was $446,000 in May 2026.
99% of working residents leave Empire for work
Where Empire’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Empire
City in Minnesota, United States
Empire is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota. The population was 3,177 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
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- Population
- 3,177
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 869 ft
Empire’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Empire.