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Empire Ave, Antioch, CA

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2.9 /5
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Ranked 7th /18 in Antioch, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $668.22k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $16k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -5%

At a glance

Empire Ave is ranked #7 of 18 neighborhoods in Antioch with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factor is curb appeal (3.5/5), at a median home price of $668.22k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $16,000. It ranks 1st of 18 in Antioch for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and public spaces (2.6/5), with prices running about 11% above the Antioch median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Tri City Border, Strong Schools, Suburban Newer

Empire Avenue covers Antioch's far eastern edge, where the city blends into Oakley and Brentwood so smoothly the boundary mostly lives on paper. That tri-city geography is the quiet advantage. School assignments split across district lines, and a number of addresses feed Brentwood and Oakley campuses such as Pioneer Elementary, Adams Middle, and Heritage and Freedom high schools, which is a big part of why this pocket posts the strongest school lineup of any Antioch neighborhood on Houseberry. The housing is newer suburban stock, and daily life leans east: Brentwood and Oakley shopping is often closer than Antioch's own, and east-side Highway 4 access keeps commutes moving. Everything here needs a car, and the drive west toward the inner Bay Area is as long as East County gets. For buyers chasing the best schools they can reach at an Antioch price, this border pocket is usually where the search ends. The address says Antioch; the daily routine often says Brentwood.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    2.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.7

Neighborhood Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Empire Ave ranks 5th of 18 for sunshine in Antioch, and it out-suns four fifths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 89° highs, and it gets about 14 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 89°
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Rank in Antioch
5th of 18
Across the Bay Area
89th percentile
Rain per year
14 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 89° avg high
Summer day
58° → 87°F
Winter day
41° → 57°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Carmen Dragon Elementary PrimaryK-7
1.9/5
Pioneer Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.1/5
Black Diamond Middle Middle6-8
2/5
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle Middle6-8
3.9/5
Deer Valley High High9-12
3/5
Heritage High High9-12
4.1/5
Freedom High High9-12
3/5
Liberty High High9-12
3.6/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Empire Ave FAQs10 answers

Is Empire Ave a good place to live?

Empire Ave ranks 7th of 18 neighborhoods in Antioch with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and public spaces (2.6/5) and a median home price of $668.22k against the Antioch median of $603.78k.

Is Empire Ave safe?

Empire Ave, Antioch scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 18 neighborhoods in Antioch.

What do homes in Empire Ave cost?

The median home price in Empire Ave, Antioch is $668.22k, compared with $603.78k for Antioch as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $16,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Empire Ave rising or falling?

The median home price in Empire Ave, Antioch is down about 4.5% over the past 12 months, from $699.63k to $668.22k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Empire Ave?

Schools serving Empire Ave, Antioch include Carmen Dragon Elementary (1.9/5), Pioneer Elementary (3.1/5), Black Diamond Middle (2.0/5), Adams (J. Douglas) Middle (3.9/5) and Deer Valley High (3.0/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Empire Ave?

Empire Ave, Antioch receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 5th of 18 in Antioch. Summer days run 58° to 87°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.

Is Empire Ave walkable to shops and restaurants?

Empire Ave, Antioch scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5, 8th of 18 in Antioch.

What is Empire Ave known for?

Empire Ave, Antioch is associated with Tri City Border, Strong Schools and Suburban Newer.

How does Empire Ave compare to other Antioch neighborhoods?

Empire Ave ranks 7th of 18 neighborhoods in Antioch. It ranks 1st of 18 in Antioch for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Antioch are Mission-Dr and Bridgehead-Bridgehead.

What are the downsides of living in Empire Ave?

Empire Ave, Antioch scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5) and public spaces (2.6/5). Its median home price of $668.22k runs about 11% above the Antioch median of $603.78k.

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