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Is Catalina Foothills a Good Place to Live? Catalina Foothills, Arizona: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Catalina Foothills ranks #263 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #129 of 524 smaller cities and #4 of 23 in Arizona. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.5%, #26 of 524) and high household income ($115,304, #103 of 524), and trails on expensive homes ($652,000, #431 of 524).
Catalina Foothills by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Catalina Foothills's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Catalina Foothills: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Catalina Foothills safe?
What is the cost of living in Catalina Foothills?
Catalina Foothills's cost of living index is 96.9, 3% below the US level of 100 and #538 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,412/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $652,000.
| Measure | Catalina Foothills | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 96.9#538 of 1,308 | 101 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $652,000#1121 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,412/mo#648 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 5.7x#982 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 14.7%#55 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Catalina Foothills safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Catalina Foothills alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Catalina Foothills crime rate or rank it on safety. Arizona as a whole records 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Catalina Foothills?
The median household in Catalina Foothills earns $115,304, 50% above the US figure of $76,827 and 55% above Arizona ($74,568). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Catalina Foothills | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $115,304#189 of 1,312 | $74,568 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 4.5%#77 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Catalina Foothills?
The median resident of Catalina Foothills is 55.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 71.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #40 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 76.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Catalina Foothills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 55.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 71.4%#40 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 76.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Catalina Foothills's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Catalina Foothills to describe its public schools. 25.4% of adults are obese and 9.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Catalina Foothills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 25.4%#156 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.7%#339 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 11.5%#13 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 4.9%#59 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Catalina Foothills?
The average commute in Catalina Foothills is 22 minutes (Arizona 21.9); 0.2% of workers take transit and 21.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Catalina Foothills scores 7.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #1203 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 86.4°F and winters 53.2°F, with 11.7 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Catalina Foothills | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 22 min#505 of 1,312 | 21.9 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 1.8%#34 of 1,312 | 6.8% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 68.2% | 70.5% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 21.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7.3#1203 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.1 | 37 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 70.9 | 40 | 1 |
| Mar | 77.6 | 44.6 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 84.8 | 49.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 92.5 | 57.8 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 101.5 | 67.8 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 101.1 | 74.6 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 99.5 | 73.8 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 96.4 | 67.8 | 1 |
| Oct | 87.9 | 54.8 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 76.9 | 43.3 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 67.2 | 36.3 | 1.1 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tucson Camp Ave Exp.
| Measure | Catalina Foothills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 69.7°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 86.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 53.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 11.7 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tucson Camp Ave Exp.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Catalina Foothills?
Pima County's air had a median air quality index of 54, and 34% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pima County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, wildfire, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.24% of building value, higher than 82% of US counties.
| Measure | Catalina Foothills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 54#970 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 8#805 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.24%#1025 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Pima County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Pima County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.19% | 95% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.02% | 90% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0023% | 45% of counties |
| Hail | 0.001% | 36% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Catalina Foothills compare with similar-size cities?
Catalina Foothills is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #129 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 52,593.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Foothills, AZPop. 52,593 | #263 | 62.9 | $115,304 | $1,412/mo | no data | 22 min |
| Burleson, TXPop. 52,918 | #461 | 58.7 | $93,928 | $1,685/mo | 155 | 30.9 min |
| Grand Island, NEPop. 52,884 | #773 | 53.8 | $63,795 | $947/mo | 386 | 16.9 min |
| Kendale Lakes, FLPop. 52,622 | #1137 | 47.1 | $71,621 | $1,968/mo | no data | 32.8 min |
| Joplin, MOPop. 52,593 | #1121 | 47.5 | $52,097 | $962/mo | 559 | 18 min |
| Novato, CAPop. 52,546 | #425 | 59.6 | $115,736 | $2,506/mo | 211 | 28.1 min |
| Aloha, ORPop. 52,389 | #458 | 58.8 | $101,934 | $1,896/mo | no data | 25.4 min |
| Mooresville, NCPop. 52,381 | #373 | 60.5 | $89,647 | $1,626/mo | 247 | 24.7 min |
| Battle Creek, MIPop. 52,374 | #1253 | 42.3 | $55,693 | $957/mo | 1,055 | 18.6 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Catalina Foothills compare with the rest of Arizona?
Catalina Foothills ranks #4 of the 23 Arizona cities we track, with a score of 62.9 against Arizona's statewide 44.7. Its households earn 55% above the Arizona median.
| City | Rank in AZ | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek, AZPop. 71,867 | #1 | 66.2 | $141,978 | $2,210/mo | 155 |
| Marana, AZPop. 56,938 | #2 | 65.9 | $112,606 | $1,818/mo | 61 |
| Gilbert, AZPop. 280,262 | #3 | 63.8 | $122,551 | $2,110/mo | 117 |
| Catalina Foothills, AZPop. 52,593 | #4 | 62.9 | $115,304 | $1,412/mo | no data |
| Chandler, AZPop. 280,136 | #5 | 61.0 | $108,095 | $1,902/mo | 124 |
| Scottsdale, AZPop. 243,821 | #6 | 61.0 | $110,886 | $2,013/mo | 175 |
| Surprise, AZPop. 154,948 | #7 | 60.2 | $96,711 | $2,033/mo | 86 |
| Goodyear, AZPop. 107,645 | #8 | 60.2 | $103,319 | $1,956/mo | 236 |
| Buckeye, AZPop. 104,923 | #9 | 58.4 | $99,486 | $1,963/mo | 159 |
| Peoria, AZPop. 196,906 | #10 | 58.2 | $95,815 | $1,843/mo | 253 |
| Tempe, AZPop. 188,065 | #11 | 57.4 | $79,663 | $1,743/mo | 418 |
| Avondale, AZPop. 92,477 | #12 | 55.6 | $86,123 | $1,832/mo | 341 |
| Mesa, AZPop. 511,764 | #13 | 54.7 | $82,752 | $1,620/mo | 424 |
| Casas Adobes, AZPop. 72,059 | #14 | 53.6 | $83,683 | $1,650/mo | no data |
| Flagstaff, AZPop. 76,445 | #15 | 53.3 | $71,512 | $1,645/mo | 501 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZPop. 58,359 | #16 | 53.0 | $70,148 | $1,320/mo | 299 |
| Maricopa, AZPop. 67,163 | #17 | 52.6 | $96,391 | $1,998/mo | 242 |
| Glendale, AZPop. 252,833 | #18 | 52.1 | $73,530 | $1,528/mo | 438 |
| Phoenix, AZPop. 1,642,323 | #19 | 51.3 | $81,332 | $1,582/mo | 696 |
| Tucson, AZPop. 547,073 | #20 | 50.0 | $57,073 | $1,145/mo | 368 |
| Casa Grande, AZPop. 60,905 | #21 | 48.5 | $69,983 | $1,386/mo | 434 |
| Yuma, AZPop. 100,139 | #22 | 46.1 | $65,482 | $1,114/mo | 353 |
| San Tan Valley, AZPop. 109,189 | #23 | 45.8 | $96,713 | $2,085/mo | no data |
All 23 Arizona cities we track, by overall score. Arizona statewide: median income $74,568, violent crime 430 per 100,000.
How is Catalina Foothills's score calculated?
Catalina Foothills scores 62.9 out of 100, #263 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Arizona's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Catalina Foothills. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
69.8 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Catalina Foothills. Similar-size median 58.9.
80.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Catalina Foothills's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
54.8 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Catalina Foothills. Similar-size median 56.1.
82.1 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Catalina Foothills. Similar-size median 50.0.
58.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Catalina Foothills's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
33.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
25.2 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Catalina Foothills alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Catalina Foothills.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Catalina Foothills.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Catalina Foothills's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Catalina Foothills has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Catalina Foothills
Is Catalina Foothills, AZ a good place to live?
Catalina Foothills ranks #263 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #129 of 524 smaller cities and #4 of 23 in Arizona. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.5%, #26 of 524) and high household income ($115,304, #103 of 524), and trails on expensive homes ($652,000, #431 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Catalina Foothills?
Catalina Foothills's cost of living index is 96.9, 3% below the US level of 100 and #538 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,412/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $652,000.
Is Catalina Foothills safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Catalina Foothills alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Catalina Foothills crime rate or rank it on safety. Arizona as a whole records 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Catalina Foothills?
The median household in Catalina Foothills earns $115,304, 50% above the US figure of $76,827 and 55% above Arizona ($74,568). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Catalina Foothills?
Median rent in Catalina Foothills is $1,412/mo (Census), #648 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 14.7% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Catalina Foothills?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Catalina Foothills is $652,000, #1121 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Catalina Foothills?
We have too few school records for Catalina Foothills to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Catalina Foothills?
The average commute is 22 minutes, #505 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 21.9 minutes across Arizona. 1.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Catalina Foothills?
Catalina Foothills averages 69.7°F over the year, 86.4°F in summer and 53.2°F in winter, with 11.7 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Catalina Foothills walkable?
Catalina Foothills scores 7.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1203 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Catalina Foothills at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pima County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, wildfire, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.24% of building value, higher than 82% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Catalina Foothills?
Pima County's air had a median air quality index of 54, and 34% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Catalina Foothills?
Catalina Foothills has 52,593 residents. The median resident of Catalina Foothills is 55.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 71.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #40 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 76.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Catalina Foothills compare with the rest of Arizona?
Catalina Foothills ranks #4 of the 23 Arizona cities we track, with a score of 62.9 against Arizona's statewide 44.7. Its households earn 55% above the Arizona median.
What cities are similar in size to Catalina Foothills?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Catalina Foothills's population of 52,593 are Burleson, TX (#461 overall), Grand Island, NE (#773 overall), Kendale Lakes, FL (#1137 overall), Joplin, MO (#1121 overall), and Novato, CA (#425 overall). Catalina Foothills is #263.