Living in Katherine, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Katherine · Census data 2020–2024
Katherine has 159 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $70,278 (12% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $188,200.
Katherine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Katherine at a glance
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 30.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,278State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $188,200State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
Is Katherine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Katherine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Katherine the median home value is $188,200, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Katherine median household income
The median household income in Katherine is $70,278 and the income per person is $28,508. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Katherine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 58.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.4%
- Vacant
- 61.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.27
61.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Katherine has many vacation and second homes.
Katherine demographics
- Population
- 159
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 7.5%
- 65 and older
- 37.1%
- Households
- 70
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 25.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Katherine ›
Education in Katherine
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Katherine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Katherine
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Katherine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine | 159 | $70,278 | $188,200 | — |
| Laughlin | 8,789 | $45,685 | $283,700 | $1,112 |
| Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | $211,500 | $1,079 |
| Fort Mohave | 15,715 | $64,815 | $294,300 | $1,010 |
| Mesquite Creek | 548 | $59,063 | $217,500 | $1,567 |
| Golden Valley | 8,567 | $42,585 | $176,000 | $1,134 |
| Willow Valley | 981 | $50,428 | $266,800 | — |
| Mohave Valley | 2,555 | $60,134 | $256,900 | $1,299 |
| So-Hi | 648 | $52,776 | $137,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Katherine, AZ?
The median household income in Katherine is $70,278, 12% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Katherine?
The median home value in Katherine is $188,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Katherine, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Katherine?
The median age in Katherine is 30.9 years (Arizona: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Katherine?
The unemployment rate in Katherine is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Katherine?
17.7% of adults in Katherine have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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