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Catalina, AZ

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona.

Population

6,489

Land area

14.1sq mi

People per sq mi

459

ZIP codes

0

Catalina and its ZIP codes

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Catalina at a glance

  • Catalina is about 7.1 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • It is the 83rd most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
  • The median household income is $78,207, close to the Arizona median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,200 (30% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,326 a month.

Local data for Catalina, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Catalina, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$78,207

Poverty rate

8.3%

Median home value

$276,200

Median rent

$1,326/mo

Homeownership

90.2%

Bachelor's or higher

31.5%

Median age

57.3

Average commute

32.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,357), German Americans (1,068), Irish Americans (612).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pima County. PPP loans are for Catalina.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,242

387,065 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,425

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$21.7B

FY 2026, $20,828 per person

Pima County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Catalina, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.8%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home12.4%

Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Catalina, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

2,563

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,620

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

100° / 31°F

13.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Catalina, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.8%

U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

10.3%

U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

Cities near Catalina

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SaddlebrookeCensus-designated place6.2 mi47.8
Oro ValleyTown6.5 mi35.1
SummerhavenCensus-designated place8 mi4.6
OracleCensus-designated place11 mi15.9
Casas AdobesCensus-designated place12 mi26.5
Catalina FoothillsCensus-designated place12 mi41.8
Campo BonitoCensus-designated place13 mi4
Willow CanyonCensus-designated place13 mi0.4
Flowing WellsCensus-designated place14 mi3.8
KleindaleCensus-designated place15 mi0.1
RillitoCensus-designated place15 mi0.1
MammothTown16 mi26.3
Tucson MountainsCensus-designated place17 mi26.3
Tanque VerdeCensus-designated place18 mi32.3
San ManuelCensus-designated place18 mi20.7
MaranaTown19 mi121.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Catalina, AZ in?
Catalina is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of Catalina, AZ?
About 6,489 people live in Catalina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Catalina?
Nearby places include Saddlebrooke (6.2 mi), Oro Valley (6.5 mi), Summerhaven (8 mi), Oracle (11 mi), Casas Adobes (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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