Living in Anthem, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anthem · Census data 2020–2024
Anthem has 22,584 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $120,613 (51% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $569,900, the median rent is $2,548/month.
Anthem at a glance
- Population
- 22,584
- Median age
- 46.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $120,613State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $569,900State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $2,548/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Anthem a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Anthem
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anthem the median home value is $569,900, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,548 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,304 a month in housing costs.
Anthem median household income
The median household income in Anthem is $120,613 and the income per person is $57,545. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Anthem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,481
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.61
Anthem demographics
- Population
- 22,584
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 8,594
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anthem ›
Education in Anthem
50.8% of adults 25 and older in Anthem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anthem
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 33.1%
- Drive alone
- 60%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Anthem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem | 22,584 | $120,613 | $569,900 | $2,548 |
| New River | 18,240 | $134,289 | $640,600 | $1,948 |
| Cave Creek | 5,091 | $107,067 | $906,100 | $2,493 |
| Carefree | 3,683 | $147,165 | $1,088,100 | $1,538 |
| Peoria | 196,906 | $95,815 | $463,600 | $1,843 |
| Black Canyon City | 2,181 | $47,465 | $288,500 | — |
| Sun City West | 27,425 | $63,685 | $377,800 | $1,672 |
| Sun City | 37,486 | $54,586 | $280,900 | $1,569 |
| Scottsdale | 243,821 | $110,886 | $789,800 | $2,013 |
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What is the median household income in Anthem, AZ?
The median household income in Anthem is $120,613, 51% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Anthem?
The median home value in Anthem is $569,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Anthem?
The median gross rent in Anthem is $2,548 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is Anthem, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Anthem?
The median age in Anthem is 46.3 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Anthem?
The average commute to work in Anthem is 27 minutes; 33.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anthem?
The unemployment rate in Anthem is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anthem?
50.8% of adults in Anthem have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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