Living in Anthony, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anthony · Census data 2020–2024
Anthony has 8,767 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $38,132 (40% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $116,000, the median rent is $561/month.
Anthony at a glance
- Population
- 8,767
- Median age
- 32.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $38,132State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $116,000State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $561/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Anthony a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 32.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Anthony
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anthony the median home value is $116,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $561 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,137 a month in housing costs.
Anthony median household income
The median household income in Anthony is $38,132 and the income per person is $17,524. 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Anthony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,274
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.4%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.80
Anthony demographics
- Population
- 8,767
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 3,136
- Foreign-born
- 33.7%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anthony ›
Education in Anthony
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Anthony have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anthony
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Anthony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony | 8,767 | $38,132 | $116,000 | $561 |
| Anthony | 4,580 | $54,588 | $168,200 | $1,066 |
| Vinton | 2,585 | $65,991 | $109,100 | $918 |
| Westway | 3,484 | $44,852 | $106,000 | $1,152 |
| Berino | 1,454 | $39,907 | $105,100 | — |
| Chamberino | 580 | $61,250 | — | $808 |
| La Union | 1,071 | $56,411 | $251,800 | — |
| Canutillo | 5,962 | $40,682 | $106,600 | $838 |
| Prado Verde | 474 | $250,001 | $423,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Anthony, NM?
The median household income in Anthony is $38,132, 40% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (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 $116,000, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Anthony?
The median gross rent in Anthony is $561 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Anthony, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 32.9%.
What is the median age in Anthony?
The median age in Anthony is 32.2 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Anthony?
The average commute to work in Anthony is 31 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anthony?
The unemployment rate in Anthony is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anthony?
7.6% 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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