At a Glance
Median Income
$51,735
$21,277 per capita
Home Value
$153,800
Zillow: $215,052
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
1,994/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.0% smoking rate
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+
2.7 / 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 $51,735 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,277. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anthony is $153,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,052. Median rent is $1,009/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Anthony reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,994/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Anthony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 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 67.
Data Overview
People
Population3,727
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born23.4%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,735
Per Capita$21,277
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,800
Rent$1,009
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$215,052
Housing Units1,418
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent382/100K
Property1,994/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation3,822 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Anthony was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
23.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.