At a Glance
Median Income
$79,092
$45,450 per capita
Home Value
$267,800
Zillow: $402,463
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
10.6% smoking rate
How Catalina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Catalina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Catalina a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Catalina residents earn a median household income of $79,092 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,450. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Catalina is $267,800 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,463. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 21.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
32.7% of adults in Catalina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Catalina has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population6,908
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,092
Per Capita$45,450
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,800
Rent$1,108
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$402,463
Housing Units3,173
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain13.2 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation3,026 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Catalina was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.