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
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-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,266 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 29.9% |