Murphys, CA

Full City Profile · California · Calaveras County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,821 Population 335/sq mi density
$54,875 Median Income $43,689 per capita
$506,300 Home Value $474,181 Zillow
$1,581 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,875 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$506,300 home value, $1,581/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$506,300
80% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,581/mo
36% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.3%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,266
Median year built: 1981

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$506,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$474,181
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

67.3%
Owner-Occupied
32.7%
Renter-Occupied
67%
33%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent: $1,581/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
29.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
67.3%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$506,300
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$474,181

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,581
FMR Studio$1,513
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,647
FMR 2-Bedroom$2,053
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,752
FMR 4-Bedroom$3,165

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied67.3%
Renter-Occupied32.7%
Homeownership Rate67.3%
Total Housing Units1,266
Median Year Built1981
Rent Burden29.9%