The Town FilesCatalina, Arizona
Community in Pima County · population 7,551 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $276,200
- Household income
- $78,207
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 100°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 57.3
Catalina is a community of 7,551 people in Pima County, Arizona. The median home is worth $276,200, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks hipper than 79% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 72% of Arizona towns.
How Catalina ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Catalina is worth $276,200, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $78,207, which is more affordable than 62% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,326 a month. 90.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Catalina | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,200 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,326 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $78,207 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 90.2% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Catalina
| People | Catalina | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.3 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.2% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 12.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 11.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 32.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Catalina
July highs average 99.7°F and January lows 30.6°F. About 13.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.9 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 157 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Catalina since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 10, 2018.
Severe weather in Pima County since 1996
Pima County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2020 | Fire | FM-5312: Big Horn Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1660: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Pima County
Pima County had 386,312 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,936 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Catalina itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Catalina
1 public school with 650 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado K-8 School | PK-8 | 650 | 14.4 |
Towns near Catalina
- Saddlebrooke, AZ5.2 mi · 12,574 people · home $498,700
- Oro Valley, AZ6.3 mi · 47,070 people · home $475,700
- Oracle, AZ10.9 mi · 3,051 people · home $239,900
- Casas Adobes, AZ11.8 mi · 70,973 people · home $343,400
- Catalina Foothills, AZ12.7 mi · 52,401 people · home $652,000
- Marana, AZ13.8 mi · 51,908 people · home $413,800
- Flowing Wells, AZ14.7 mi · 15,657 people · home $41,100
- San Manuel, AZ17.3 mi · 3,114 people · home $119,800
Catalina questions
Is Catalina, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Catalina scores better for retirees than 60% of Arizona towns and quieter than 55%. 38.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.3).
How much does a house cost in Catalina?
The median owner-occupied home in Catalina is valued at $276,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,207, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,326 a month.
What is the weather like in Catalina?
July highs average 99.7°F and January lows 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.2 inches of precipitation a year and 3.9 inches of snow.
Does Catalina get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Catalina in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)