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Catalina Foothills.
Catalina Foothills is an unincorporated community in Pima County, AZ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Catalina Foothills
This is a solidly affluent suburb of Tucson with a distinctly older, well-educated demographic—expect median household incomes around $115,000 and nearly 71% of residents holding college degrees. The median home price sits at $652,000, so it's not cheap, and you're looking at median rent around $1,412 if you're renting. The median age is 56.5 years, which shapes the community feel—it skews toward established families, retirees, and professionals rather than younger crowds.
Catalina Foothills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
55.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
14.5%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Catalina Foothills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Catalina Foothills, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (13.3%), and 7.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.6%
of residents
65 and Older
34.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
17.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.4%
of households
Married Couples
53.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.11
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Catalina Foothills
In Catalina Foothills, rent runs 8% below the AZ average, and home values are 65% above the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,341
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Catalina Foothills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pima County, which includes Catalina Foothills, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Catalina Foothills: Pima County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pima County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Catalina Foothills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tucson, AZ metro area
Commute22 min avg
How Catalina Foothills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Catalina Foothills, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 101 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Pima County Sheriff's Office, which covers Catalina Foothills, runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
214.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,821.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Pima County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 88 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pima County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pima County, which includes Catalina Foothills, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 88 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | Heat | $441,500 |
| 2024 | 85 | Heat | $26.2M |
| 2023 | 86 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 94 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2021 | 84 | Flash Flood | $3.0M |
| 2020 | 63 | Heat | $327,500 |
| 2019 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $652,000 |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $8.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pima County, county-wide
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pima County, which includes Catalina Foothills, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
123
per year
Moderate Days
234
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Pima County, county-wide
Climate101°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Catalina Foothills has hot summers (avg high 101°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
101°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
165
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
26
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
40
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 37°F | 1.07" |
| Feb | 71°F | 40°F | 0.97" |
| Mar | 78°F | 45°F | 0.63" |
| Apr | 85°F | 50°F | 0.28" |
| May | 93°F | 58°F | 0.14" |
| Jun | 102°F | 68°F | 0.28" |
| Jul | 101°F | 75°F | 2.34" |
| Aug | 100°F | 74°F | 2.64" |
| Sep | 96°F | 68°F | 1.04" |
| Oct | 88°F | 55°F | 0.58" |
| Nov | 77°F | 43°F | 0.71" |
| Dec | 67°F | 36°F | 1.06" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Catalina Foothills
Uninsured
3.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Catalina Foothills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palo Verde Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Tucson
Tucson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Tucson
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Tucson
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Catalina Foothills
Catalina Foothills's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 71.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
71.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Catalina Foothills (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 42,537 students · in-state tuition $13,906 · 62% graduate · median earnings $67,414 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 2,567 students · 74% graduate · median earnings $44,191 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson
5.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 562 students · in-state tuition $25,933 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saguaro National Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Catalina Foothills
Catalina Foothills has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saguaro National Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saguaro National Park
National Park
11 mi awayTumacácori National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
60 mi awayCoronado National Memorial
National Memorial
76 mi awayFort Bowie National Historic Site
National Historic Site
86 mi awayChiricahua National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayCities Near Catalina Foothills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Catalina Foothills?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Catalina Foothills FAQ
Is Catalina Foothills, Arizona affordable?⌄
Catalina Foothills's median rent is $1,412/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $115,304/year. Median home value is $652,000.
Is Catalina Foothills, Arizona safe?⌄
Catalina Foothills is policed by the Pima County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 214 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1821 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Catalina Foothills, Arizona?⌄
Pima County, which includes Catalina Foothills, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Catalina Foothills, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Catalina Foothills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,412/month and median household income is $115,304/year. The median home value is $652,000. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Catalina Foothills, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Catalina Foothills is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from