The Town FilesAnthony, New Mexico
City in Doña Ana County · population 8,693 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,000
- Household income
- $38,132
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 32.2
Anthony is a city of 8,693 people in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $116,000, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of New Mexico towns, more walkable than 97% of New Mexico towns, more vibrant than 85% of New Mexico towns.
How Anthony ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Anthony is worth $116,000, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $38,132, which is more affordable than 61% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $561 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Anthony | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,000 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $561 | $916 |
| Median household income | $38,132 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Anthony
| People | Anthony | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.6% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 0.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 33.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.2% | 82.9% |
Weather in Anthony
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 9.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 53 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Anthony since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 31, 1979 about 0.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 22, 1988.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 26, 2022.
Severe weather in Doña Ana County since 1996
Doña Ana County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4886: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| August 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1659: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Doña Ana County
Doña Ana County had 79,409 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,974 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Anthony itself the ACS puts it at 11.6%.
Public schools in Anthony
11 public schools with 5,317 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GADSDEN HIGH | 9-12 | 1,288 | 17.6 |
| CHAPARRAL HIGH | 9-12 | 1,071 | 18.2 |
| GADSDEN MIDDLE | 7-8 | 658 | 12.9 |
| SUNRISE ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 433 | 14.9 |
| LA UNION ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 359 | 15.0 |
| BERINO ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 322 | 10.7 |
| ANTHONY ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 320 | 12.8 |
| LOMA LINDA ELEMENTARY | K-6 | 283 | 11.8 |
| DESERT PRIDE ACADEMY | 7-12 | 240 | 14.1 |
| ALTA VISTA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 194 | 19.4 |
| ANTHONY ON-TRACK PREK CENTER | PK-PK | 149 | 13.5 |
Towns near Anthony
- Anthony, TX1.8 mi · 3,671 people · home $168,200
- Vinton, TX3.7 mi · 2,684 people · home $109,100
- Westway, TX3.9 mi · 3,811 people · home $106,000
- Canutillo, TX6.5 mi · 6,212 people · home $106,600
- Vado, NM8.6 mi · 2,930 people · home $104,400
- Santa Teresa, NM10.7 mi · 5,044 people · home $215,100
- Chaparral, NM11.5 mi · 16,551 people · home $109,300
- Sunland Park, NM13.1 mi · 16,702 people · home $215,200
Anthony questions
Is Anthony, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Anthony scores better for retirees than 14% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 1%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.2).
How much does a house cost in Anthony?
The median owner-occupied home in Anthony is valued at $116,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,132, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $561 a month.
What is the weather like in Anthony?
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Anthony get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Anthony since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 31, 1979. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)