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Empire
  • Suburb of Modesto, CA
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Suburb
Modesto

Empire

    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      D+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      C
    Empire is a suburb of Modesto with a population of 3,496. Empire is in Stanislaus County. Living in Empire offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Empire and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Empire are above average.
    About Empire...
    Population
    3,496
    Suburb of
    Modesto
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $210,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,015
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      1%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      6%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      44%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      24%
      11%
    More About Empire Residents

    Working in Empire

    Jobs
    D+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $42,204
    National
    $69,021
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