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.

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.

Because of many things, Catlett is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Catlett a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Catlett has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local 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.

One downside of living in Catlett, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 43.61 minutes every day commuting to work.

Being a small town, Catlett does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Catlett. 56.64% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 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.