What is the eviction risk score for Empire?

The landlord eviction risk score for Empire, MN is 4.6 out of 10, rated Moderate risk.

Does Empire have rent control?

The rent-control risk score for Empire is 3.7 out of 10.

How long does an eviction take in Empire?

Typical eviction timeline is about 103 days from notice to writ of possession.

Empire, MN Eviction Risk Score Dakota County · Minnesota · Population 3,092 · Updated April 18, 2026

4.6 Moderate

★★★ High confidence

29.4%Tenant-law probabilityi

$3,444–10,815Typical eviction costi

103 daysTypical timelinei

3.96%Eviction filing ratei

$1,685HUD 2BR FMR 2025i

$2,052Median gross renti

26.1%Rent burdeni

5.7%Rentersi

Sub-score breakdown

Local political climate

6.1

Dem margin +13.9% in 2020

Regional political climate

6.1

Dem margin +13.9% in 2020

State political climate

4.3

Economic stress

3.9

Supply constraint

3.2

$2,052 median rent · 5.7% renters

Rent-control risk

3.7

26.1% rent burden

Eviction process difficulty

4.5

Tenant organizing strength

2.7

5.7% renters

Housing court bias

3.1

Eviction filing rate (ground truth)

6.1

3.96 filings per 100 renter households (county, latest year)

Voucher gap (market vs HUD FMR)

0.0

Market rent +21.8% vs HUD 2BR FMR ($1,685)

Sub-scores are national percentile rankings (1 = most landlord-friendly, 10 = most tenant-protective) derived from ACS 2023 5-year data, 2020 county presidential margin, and state law weighting. Source: Aggregated public sources.

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About eviction risk in Empire, MN

Empire, MN has an eviction risk score of 4.6 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in Dakota County and the state of Minnesota. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 26.1% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Empire is $2,052/month. About 5.7% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Political climate: In 2020, Dakota County voted Democratic by 13.9 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.6/10, Empire is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.