At a Glance
Median Income
$33,141
$15,225 per capita
Home Value
$110,800
Zillow: $229,802
Median Rent
$550/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
345/100K
722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
53.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
35.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anthony a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 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 5.3% (47% 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 $229,802. 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 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 722/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population8,701
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density3,223/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$33,141
Per Capita$15,225
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty35.8%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,800
Rent$550
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$229,802
Housing Units3,190
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent345/100K
Property722/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault312/100K
Burglary431/100K
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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