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Catalina, AZ vs Safford, AZ

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- The median age of a home in Catalina is 63.0% younger than the median age of a home in Safford.
 Catalina, AZSafford, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age27  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$237,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months21.2%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock82.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.136.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.8$11.0
 Homes Owned74.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented13.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Catalina, AZSafford, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,460$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,170  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$860$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,750  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,480$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,910  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Catalina, AZSafford, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other8.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Catalina, AZSafford, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock10.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock30.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99924.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%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, AZSafford, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200925.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196932.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock11.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews
John · Tucson, AZ
used to be GREAT
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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Deb · Tucson, AZ
Nice Place to Leave
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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Ron  · Tucson, AZ
Love S. Az. climate
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 Safford    3 Reviews
Stephany · Safford, AZ
Unemployment down
Over 13 years ago

The newest percentage of unemployment in Graham County is 8.6 percent in mid-2012 , which is down quite a bit from 11.3 in  More

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Ron · Safford, AZ
Hot Hot Hot
Over 17 years ago

Safford and Graham county have only 2 seasons, summer and not summer. Too hot from june 1st through september. Allergies are a problem in this area due to dirty air and  More

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C. · Safford, AZ
more than 19 students per teacher
Over 18 years ago

Our teachers are overwhelmed and most classes that I am aware of have at least 23 or more students. Some class sizes are reported to be above 30 per teacher. Our town  More

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