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Catalina, AZ vs Austin, TX

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- The median age of a home in Catalina is 14.8% younger than the median age of a home in Austin.
 Catalina, AZAustin, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$577,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock85.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.136.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$17.4$11.0
 Homes Owned74.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented13.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Catalina, AZAustin, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,180$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,170  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,470$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,750  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,910  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Catalina, AZAustin, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Catalina, AZAustin, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99924.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock21.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock18.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Catalina, AZAustin, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200925.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196932.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews
John · Tucson, AZ
used to be GREAT
Over 14 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Deb · Tucson, AZ
Nice Place to Leave
Over 19 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Ron  · Tucson, AZ
Love S. Az. climate
Over 19 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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Navin · Madison, TN
Good city
Over 2 years ago

Good place to visit.  More

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Sarah · Tucker, GA
Austin is beautiful but it will cost you
Over 2 years ago

Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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Jimmy · Austin, TX
Hot take: Austin is a top tier city
Over 3 years ago

The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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