Tucson metro, AZ relocation guide
Moving to Catalina Foothills, AZ
$625,000Median list
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About Catalina Foothills
The Catalina Foothills is an unincorporated community hugging the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson. It is the metro's luxury address — custom desert-modern homes, gated enclaves, and resort spas set among saguaros, with Pusch Ridge as the backdrop. Home to some of Arizona's. Median listing price: $625,000 (Realtor.com, September 2026; read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Catalina Foothills
The median list in Catalina Foothills is $625,000.
Top places in Catalina Foothills
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area — desert canyon tram rides, creekside trails, and Bear Canyon (shown in the Commons photos below).
- La Encantada — open-air luxury shopping with city views (Apple, Crate & Barrel, North Italia, Blanco).
- St. Philip's Plaza — farmers market, Union Public House, Reforma, and boutique shops.
- DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun — adobe gallery on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Finger Rock Trail — the foothills' signature steep ridge hike.
- Pima Canyon Trail — classic desert canyon trail into Pusch Ridge Wilderness.
- Ventana Canyon — resort golf, the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, and the Window rock formation hike.
- Canyon Ranch — the landmark destination wellness resort.
- Mount Lemmon Highway — "sky island" scenic drive from desert to pines (base of the highway is minutes away).
- SkyCenter at Mount Lemmon — UA astronomy center with public evening programs.
Commuting from Catalina Foothills
- Approximate drive to downtown Tucson: ~15–25 minutes via Campbell Avenue, Oracle Road, or Skyline Drive to I-10 (approximate; longer in peak traffic).
- Close-in foothills neighborhoods reach the university and medical center in ~15 minutes.
Catalina Foothills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Catalina Foothills, AZ?
The median list in Catalina Foothills is $625,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Catalina Foothills, AZ?
Approximate drive to downtown Tucson: ~15–25 minutes via Campbell Avenue, Oracle Road, or Skyline Drive to I-10 (approximate; longer in peak traffic).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.