At a Glance
Median Income
$117,846
$55,133 per capita
Home Value
$516,200
Zillow: $563,523
Median Rent
$2,258/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
2,003/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Anthem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anthem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anthem a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anthem residents earn a median household income of $117,846 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,133. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anthem is $516,200 , 83% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,523. Median rent is $2,258/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Anthem reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,003/100K.
Education
49.2% of adults in Anthem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anthem has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population22,622
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density2,856/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,846
Per Capita$55,133
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A
Home Value$516,200
Rent$2,258
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$563,523
Housing Units9,474
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property2,003/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,791 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries65
Did You Know?
Anthem was founded in 1998.
The median home in Anthem was built in 2004.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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