Long before Park City became one of the country's premier mountain destinations, these mountains echoed with the sounds of silver mines, narrow rail lines, and the determination of a small community built high in the Wasatch. Today, that history remains woven into the fabric of the town below, where Historic Main Street continues to preserve the character and spirit that first put Park City on the map.
Just beyond those historic streets, the winding road climbs toward Empire Pass, leaving behind the energy of town as towering aspens and evergreen forests begin to surround you. Each turn reveals another glimpse of Deer Valley's alpine landscape until the mountains become home once again. It is a journey residents come to know by heart—a daily transition from the lively streets that shaped Park City's identity to the quiet peaks that continue to define it.
Empire Pass offers an effortless connection to everything that has made Park City one of the West's most celebrated mountain communities. Deer Valley's world-renowned slopes provide exceptional skiing just moments from home, while miles of scenic hiking and biking trails invite year-round exploration through forests, meadows, and alpine terrain.
Just down the mountain, Historic Main Street offers another kind of adventure. Independent galleries, locally owned restaurants, boutiques, and community events create a place that feels authentic in every season. Whether it's dinner after a day on the slopes, an afternoon art walk, or simply wandering streets that have welcomed generations before you, life in Empire Pass remains closely connected to the heart of Park City.
There is an unmistakable rhythm to life in Empire Pass. Mornings begin in the mountains, where changing seasons shape each day in their own way. Winter brings quiet powder mornings and evenings by the fire, while summer invites long hikes beneath towering pines and cool evenings overlooking the valley. In autumn, the aspens transform the hillside into brilliant shades of gold, making even the familiar drive home something to look forward to.
And through it all, Historic Park City remains part of everyday life. The town below isn't simply nearby—it becomes part of the routine, whether gathering with friends on Main Street, attending local events, or returning home along the winding mountain road as the lights of the old mining town glow below.
Empire Pass is more than a place to live—it is a place to belong. Rooted in the same mountains that gave Park City its beginning and connected to the town that continues to celebrate that history, it offers a lifestyle where every season, every journey home, and every view serves as a reminder of what makes this corner of the Wasatch so enduring.
42 people live in Empire Pass, where the median age is 68 and the average individual income is $86,239. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Median Age
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
Average individual Income
There's plenty to do around Empire Pass, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Blind Miner, Alpinist, and Norsk Leather & Fur.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews |
Ratings by
Yelp
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining · $ | 4.49 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.84 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.77 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.86 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.92 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.17 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.04 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.11 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.93 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.08 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.89 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.79 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.06 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
|
Empire Pass has 36 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Empire Pass do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
Median Age
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
0-9 Years
10-17 Years
18-24 Years
25-64 Years
65-74 Years
75+ Years
Education Level
Total Households
Average Household Size
Average individual Income
Marital Status
Blue vs White Collar Workers
Blue Collar:
White Collar: