What are the schools like in Anthony, TX?

Anthony is served primarily by ANTHONY ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Anthony?

The median household income in Anthony, TX is $48,934 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Anthony, TX?

Anthony has an average high temperature of 57.2°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.1 inches.

Anthony, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Anthony, TX affordable or expensive?

Anthony's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Anthony is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $155,300 and the median rent is $983 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Anthony, TX?

Anthony has a violent crime rate of 382.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1994.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Anthony, TX a Good Place to Live?

Anthony is a small town of 3,811 in Texas, with a median household income of $48,934 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Anthony stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Anthony is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Anthony city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.2

Anthony's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Anthony costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Anthony, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$155,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$983	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,934	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Anthony's violent crime rate is 382.4 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

382.4 /100k

Property Crime

1994.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Anthony is served primarily by ANTHONY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Anthony, TX	National Avg
School District	ANTHONY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Anthony sees average highs of 57.2°F in January and 94.3°F in July, with 9.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Anthony, TX
Average High — January	57.2°F
Average High — July	94.3°F
Annual Precipitation	9.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Anthony, TX	National Avg
Population	3,811	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	45.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Anthony, NM 2 mi Vinton, TX 2 mi Westway, TX 2 mi La Union, NM 4 mi Canutillo, TX 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Anthony

Anthony, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79821

Anthony vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony, TX affordable or expensive?

Anthony's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Anthony roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $155,300 and median rent is $983/month.

What is the crime rate in Anthony, TX?

Anthony's violent crime rate is 382.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1994.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Anthony?

Public schools in Anthony are operated by ANTHONY ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Anthony, TX a good place to live?

Anthony, TX has a population of 3,811, a median household income of $48,934, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Anthony?

Anthony averages 57.2°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Anthony?

Anthony, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79821.

What is the population of Anthony?

The population of Anthony, Texas is 3,811 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Anthony?

Key numbers for living in Anthony: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $155,300, median household income $48,934, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anthony side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.