Stockton–Lodi metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Murphys, CA
$525,700Median home value
Calaveras CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Murphys
Murphys is a Gold Rush town in Calaveras County's wine country, with a Main Street lined with tasting rooms in 1800s storefronts. The town draws weekend visitors for wine, the historic Murphys Hotel, and nearby caverns. Homes range from historic cottages to hillside properties with Sierra views.
Home prices in Murphys
The median home value in Murphys is $525,700.
Top places in Murphys
- Main Street Murphys — 20+ wine tasting rooms in Gold Rush-era buildings.
- Mercer Caverns — limestone caverns just north of town.
- Murphys Hotel — historic 1856 hotel still operating.
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park — giant sequoias ~30 min east.
- Ironstone Vineyards — concerts and gardens nearby.
Commuting from Murphys
- Stockton Metropolitan Airport, ~1 hr via CA-4.
- CA-4 is the main highway; no commuter rail.
- Many residents work in wine/hospitality or commute to Angels Camp and Arnold.
Murphys FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Murphys, CA?
The median home value in Murphys is $525,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Murphys, CA?
Stockton Metropolitan Airport, ~1 hr via CA-4.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.