Living in Anthony, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anthony · Census data 2020–2024

Anthony has 2,246 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $50,598 (32% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $69,000, the median rent is $646/month.

Anthony at a glance

Population
2,246
Median age
38.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$50,598State: $74,275
Median home value
$69,000State: $217,200
Median rent
$646/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
75.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
Average commute
14 min

Is Anthony a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.

Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 21.1%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Anthony

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anthony the median home value is $69,000, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,219 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Anthony$69,000
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Anthony$646
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Anthony median household income

The median household income in Anthony is $50,598 and the income per person is $24,978. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Anthony$50,598
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Anthony: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,219
Owner-occupied
75.9%
Renter-occupied
24.1%
Vacant
26.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1956
Average household size
2.40

Anthony demographics

Population
2,246
Median age
38.5
Under 18
30.7%
65 and older
19.9%
Households
897
Foreign-born
1.4%
Veterans
8.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Black0.9%
Asian0.4%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anthony ›

Education in Anthony

22.4% of adults 25 and older in Anthony have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Anthony22.4%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Anthony

Unemployment rate
3.9%State: 3.9%
Average commute
14 minState: 20 min
Work from home
3.4%
Drive alone
81.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.7%
Homes with broadband
81.6%

Anthony vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Anthony2,246$50,598$69,000$646
Harper1,136$54,250$78,600$805
Manchester143$90,446$56,000—
Attica543$48,750$66,700$667
Argonia542$79,531$122,800$688
Wakita339$35,769$30,700$442
Hazelton103$45,000$52,500—
Sharon133$68,750$104,900—
Norwich437$60,625$99,600$825

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Living in Anthony: FAQ

What is the median household income in Anthony, KS?

The median household income in Anthony is $50,598, 32% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Anthony?

The median home value in Anthony is $69,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Anthony?

The median gross rent in Anthony is $646 per month, about 29.5% of household income.

Is Anthony, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 21.1%.

What is the median age in Anthony?

The median age in Anthony is 38.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Anthony?

The average commute to work in Anthony is 14 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Anthony?

The unemployment rate in Anthony is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Anthony?

22.4% of adults in Anthony 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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