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Catalina, AZ vs Cave Creek, AZ

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- The median age of a home in Catalina is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in Cave Creek.
 Catalina, AZCave Creek, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$877,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock91.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.136.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.7$11.0
 Homes Owned74.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock16.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented13.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Catalina, AZCave Creek, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,490$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,170  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,180$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,750  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,540$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,910  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Catalina, AZCave Creek, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock8.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Catalina, AZCave Creek, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock4.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99924.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock25.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock10.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Catalina, AZCave Creek, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock20.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200925.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock25.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196932.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.0%12.2%
Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 13 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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Over 18 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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Over 18 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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Reviews for Cave Creek    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Beautiful homes and area with larger parcels and horse properties. Wonderful people. Low crime. Great climate except 3 months of hell heat in the summer. But you can  More

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Cave Creek is beautiful especially if you make lots of money! It has a mix of down to earth people and affluent show boaters, heavy drinkers and bikers. Very eclectic.  More

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Over 11 years ago

The drawback to living in Cave Creek are the summers. If you can leave for 3-4 months and return in the fall, Cave Creek is  More

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