salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Most homes (76.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 71.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,480 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 61 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Catalina Foothills?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Catalina Foothills
| Size | Catalina Foothills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,155 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,171 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,736 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,466 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Catalina Foothills overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Catalina Foothills, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Catalina Foothills
Life in Catalina Foothills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Catalina Foothills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,612 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $652,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $65,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Catalina Foothills, AZ?
Renting in Catalina Foothills costs a median of about $1,912 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Catalina Foothills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,480 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Catalina Foothills cheap or expensive?
Catalina Foothills is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $124,355. It ranks 61st cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Catalina Foothills?
The median homeowner in Catalina Foothills pays $4,341 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Catalina Foothills more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Catalina Foothills?
The median home value in Catalina Foothills is $652,000, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
52,593 people live in Catalina Foothills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.