Empire shares many of the great qualities that make Colorado a desirable place to live.
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As of October 2026, Empire's rental market is stable, with rentals spending about 36 days on the market, about the same as in Colorado (35), and rents down 4.9% over the past year. Empire's average rent is 18.4% ($357) higher than the Colorado average of $1,936 and 10.1% ($211) higher than the U.S. average of $2,082.
| Unit Type | Average Rent | Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change | Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,305 | 0.41% ($5) | 5.8% ($80) |
| 2 Beds | $1,520 | 0.53% ($8) | 4.6% ($74) |
| 3 Beds | $2,703 | 0.18% ($5) | 2.4% ($67) |
| Nearby Cities | Average Rent | Avg. Rent vs. EmpireAverage Rent vs. Empire | Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Plume | $1,847 | 19.5% ($446) | 35 days |
| Georgetown | $1,817 | 20.8% ($476) | 35 days |
| Winter Park | $2,746 | 19.8% ($453) | 45 days |
| Idaho Springs | $1,848 | 19.4% ($445) | 35 days |
| Fraser | $2,721 | 18.7% ($428) | 38 days |
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