Cost of Living in Anthony, TX

Population 3,727 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Anthony is a smaller Texas community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $51,735 and housing costs ($154,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 7.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Anthony sits roughly 14 miles northwest of El Paso. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than El Paso's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 50
Rent 77

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Anthony

The median home value in Anthony is $153,800 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,009/month, 23% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,735/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 78.6°F and lows of 53.8°F, with about 2.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Anthony has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$153,800
50% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$309,643
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
23% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 72.5%
Renter-occupied 27.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,009
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,623/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.3 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.5%
Carpooled
15.0%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
9.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$51,735
31% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,277
Unemployment Rate
7.7%
60% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.3%
Graduate degree 3.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.7
Male median age 26.9
Female median age 34.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.6°F
Avg Low
53.8°F
Annual Precip
8.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.8"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596472808997969488796758
Low °F 353946536271737265544234
Precip" 0.390.400.240.170.430.731.581.671.520.590.430.63
Snow" 0.80.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.51.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
18.9%
Good air days/yr
155
Max AQI recorded
206
PM2.5 days
109
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Anthony, TX?

Anthony has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in Anthony, TX?

The median gross rent in Anthony is $1,009 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Anthony?

The median home value in Anthony is $153,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Anthony?

The median household income in Anthony is $51,735 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Anthony, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Anthony is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Anthony, TX affordable?

Yes, Anthony is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Anthony?

Anthony has average high temperatures of 78.6°F and average lows of 53.8°F. Annual precipitation is 8.8". Average annual snowfall is 2.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Anthony at a Glance

Population
3,727
Median Income
$51,735
Home Value
$153,800
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
Unemployment
7.7%
Avg High Temp
78.6°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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