Catlett is a tiny town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 331 people and two associated neighborhoods, Catlett is the 362nd largest community in Virginia. Catlett has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Catlett, where the median household income is $91,278.00. Catlett real estate is some of the most expensive in Virginia, although Catlett house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Catlett is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 92.74% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Catlett is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Catlett who work in office and administrative support (24.79%), community and social services (18.80%), and business and financial occupations (16.24%). And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Catlett has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too. Catlett is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Catlett’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. In Catlett, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 43.61 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. As is often the case in a small town, Catlett doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Catlett, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Catlett is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 56.64% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%. The per capita income in Catlett in 2022 was $38,995, which is middle income relative to Virginia, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $155,980 for a family of four. Catlett is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Catlett home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Catlett residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Catlett also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 44.14% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Catlett include English, Italian, Irish, African, and European. The most common language spoken in Catlett is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and West Germanic languages.
