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Murphy, NC Home Values and Rents

The typical home value in Murphy is $274,061, 207th highest of 454 cities and towns in North Carolina. Median rent is $422 a month.

Typical home value
$274,061
207th of 454 in NC
Median rent
$422/mo
ACS 2020-2024
Price change, 1 year
-0.5%
Sep 2026
Homeownership
46.0%
NC: 66.6%

Typical home value in Murphy

Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier

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PeriodMurphy
Sep 2026$274,061
Dec 2025$276,151
Dec 2024$280,708
Dec 2023$272,278
Dec 2022$258,518
Dec 2021$226,525
Dec 2020$184,815
Dec 2019$159,946
Dec 2018$150,648
Dec 2017$141,318
Dec 2016$133,214
Dec 2015$124,570
Dec 2014$123,259
Dec 2013$122,174
Dec 2012$118,414

Over five years, Murphy prices changed +23.8%.

Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026

Fair Market Rents, FY2027

HUD rent standard for Cherokee County, NC

NC rents
Unit sizeMonthly rentvs FY2026
Studio$705+9.3%
1 bedroom$817+14.6%
2 bedrooms$1,012+8.2%
3 bedrooms$1,343+4.1%
4 bedrooms$1,585+5.9%

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Murphy, NC?
The typical home value in Murphy is $274,061 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The North Carolina median is $288,900.
How much is rent in Murphy?
The median rent in Murphy is $422 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,012.
Are home prices going up in Murphy?
The typical home value in Murphy changed -0.5% over one year and +23.8% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
How does Murphy compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Murphy has the 207th highest median home value of 454 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in North Carolina.