Housing in Murphys, CA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$466,449
Murphys vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Murphys is highlighted.
Median Home Value
90th%ilemost expensive$506,300show rank
Median Rent
84th%ilemost expensive rent$1,581show rank
Rent Burden
97th%ilehighest rent burden34.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$506,300
Median Rent
$1,581
Total Housing Units
1,303
Vacancy Rate
28.8%
Owner Occupied
67.3%
Renter Occupied
32.6%
Median Property Tax
$2,525
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,348
Housing Types
Single Family74.8%
Multi-Family5.7%
Mobile Home19.6%
The median home value in Murphys, CA is $506,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Murphys is $466,449. The median rent is $1,581 per month (Census ACS). About 67.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1979. There are 1,303 total housing units.