Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Empire, MN
$574,000Median listing price
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About Empire
Empire (pop. 3,177 in 2020) is Minnesota's newest city — the former Empire Township (organized 1858, named for New York, the Empire State) voted to incorporate on February 14, 2023, effective February 28, 2023, largely to fix its borders against annexation by fast-growing neighbors (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Empire
The median listing price in Empire is $574,000.
Top places in Empire
- Open farmland and acreage roads
- Vermillion River trail connection near Farmington (per Farmington page).
- New subdivision developments on the Rosemount/Lakeville borders (per incorporation history).
- Dakota County farmland vistas (per geography).
- Nearby: Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington (well-known; not cross-checked).
- Nearby: Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan (well-known; not cross-checked).
Commuting from Empire
- Limited transit; primary access via **MN-3, MN-50, and County Road 46** to I-35 and US-52 (routes to be re-verified).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): **~30–38 minutes to downtown Minneapolis**; **~24–30 minutes to downtown St. Paul**.
Empire FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Empire, MN?
The median listing price in Empire is $574,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Empire, MN?
Limited transit; primary access via **MN-3, MN-50, and County Road 46** to I-35 and US-52 (routes to be re-verified).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.