Anthony, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
8,701 Population 3,223/sq mi density
$33,141 Median Income $15,225 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $239,239 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
80 Violent Crime/100K 240 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,141 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Anthony, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,141
56% below
$15,225 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
61% below
Zillow: $239,239
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
240/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
53.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
35.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Anthony Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anthony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
39%
Rent
47%
Poverty
289%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
286%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anthony a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Anthony residents earn a median household income of $33,141 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,225. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anthony is $110,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,239. Median rent is $550/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Anthony reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 240/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Anthony hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 53.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anthony has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.

Data Overview

People

Population8,701
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density3,223/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born31.8%
Veterans0.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$33,141
Per Capita$15,225
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty35.8%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$550
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$239,239
Housing Units3,190
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property240/100K

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,397/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation3,821 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+53.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute34 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Anthony was founded in 2010.
The median home in Anthony was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
31.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.