Catalina Foothills, Arizona Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Catalina Foothills, AZ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,988 | 7,356,359 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1288.2 | 64.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.62% | 1.15% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 55.0 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 25,539 | 2,847,012 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Catalina Foothills declined by 4.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 53,988 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Catalina Foothills is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 30.1% of residents. That is 12.6 points above Arizona as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,234 15.3% -7.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,946 14.7% -6.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,690 21.7% +2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 16,275 30.1% +12.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arizona, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.9% of the people living in Catalina Foothills and men 48.1%.
- Women 51.9% Arizona 50.0%
- Men 48.1% Arizona 50.0%
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Economy
Catalina Foothills has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,977 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.75% | 5.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Catalina Foothills is about 43% higher than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $437,455 | $367,851 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,459 | $1,543 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Catalina Foothills is about 25.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,459 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Catalina Foothills spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.0 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,548 | $5,798 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.5% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,745 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,410 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Catalina Foothills is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Catalina Foothills has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.7% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | 2.53 | 2.53 |
Health
Catalina Foothills has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Catalina Foothills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.3% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Catalina Foothills, AZ Compared With Nearby Cities
How Catalina Foothills, AZ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Foothills, AZ | 53,988 | $114,977 #1/2 | $437,455 #1/2 | 21.5 min #1/2 |
| Casas Adobes, AZ | 69,352 | $82,597 | $345,367 | 22.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Catalina Foothills, Arizona.
What is the population of Catalina Foothills, Arizona?
About 53,988 people live in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, in 25,539 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 55.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 18 years.
Is Catalina Foothills, Arizona urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Catalina Foothills, Arizona has 1,288 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 15 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Catalina Foothills, Arizona an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($437,455 against $114,977), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,459 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Catalina Foothills, Arizona?
Unemployment in Catalina Foothills, Arizona is only 2.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Catalina Foothills, Arizona have a college degree?
65.7% of adults in Catalina Foothills, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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