Catalina Foothills

Catalina Foothills lies in a picturesque setting in the Santa Catalina Mountains on Tucson’s north side. The foothills are composed of many ridges and outcroppings on a gently rising slope that rises from the City of Tucson to the base of the Majestic Catalina Mountains. Nearly 60,000 residents call this unincorporated portion of Pima County home. This area is a quickly growing portion of Tucson, which is one of the fastest-growing and most vibrant cities in the Southwestern United States. Over the last twenty years, Catalina Foothills has grown from a sparsely populated desert haven for affluent retirees to a thriving suburban community. As the community has grown, it has also become more diverse, both economically and ethnically. One of the many things that draw residents to this area is the strong schools that are a part of the Catalina Foothills School District. Catalina Foothills residents value education, expect excellence, and have a tradition of strong support for their schools. Another great selling point is the weather, which features more than 300 days of sunshine each year. The average annual rainfall is 12 inches and the average high temperature is 81.7. The people are friendly and the pace of life is just right, making Catalina Foothills into one of the nation's best cities to live in.