Living in Murphys, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murphys · Census data 2020–2024
Murphys has 1,951 residents with a median age of 64.6. The median household income is $73,571 (26% lower than the California median), the median home value is $525,700, the median rent is $1,523/month.
Murphys at a glance
- Population
- 1,951
- Median age
- 64.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $73,571State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $525,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,523/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Murphys a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Murphys
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murphys the median home value is $525,700, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,523 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,792 a month in housing costs.
Murphys median household income
The median household income in Murphys is $73,571 and the income per person is $52,317. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Murphys: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,330
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.94
Murphys demographics
- Population
- 1,951
- Median age
- 64.6
- Under 18
- 7.4%
- 65 and older
- 48.9%
- Households
- 1,008
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murphys ›
Education in Murphys
33.9% of adults 25 and older in Murphys have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murphys
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Murphys vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphys | 1,951 | $73,571 | $525,700 | $1,523 |
| Douglas Flat | 181 | $128,434 | $337,400 | — |
| Forest Meadows | 1,623 | $89,044 | $539,700 | — |
| Hathaway Pines | 163 | $50,370 | $342,600 | — |
| Avery | 268 | $47,056 | $458,100 | — |
| Mountain Ranch | 324 | $163,120 | $464,100 | — |
| Angels | 3,716 | $62,188 | $484,800 | $1,833 |
| Columbia | 2,235 | $58,520 | $376,200 | $1,217 |
| Tuttletown | 440 | $116,652 | $604,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Murphys, CA?
The median household income in Murphys is $73,571, 26% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Murphys?
The median home value in Murphys is $525,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Murphys?
The median gross rent in Murphys is $1,523 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Murphys, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Murphys?
The median age in Murphys is 64.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Murphys?
The average commute to work in Murphys is 17 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murphys?
The unemployment rate in Murphys is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murphys?
33.9% of adults in Murphys have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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