Anthony

NM's Safest City on the Texas Border

Population
~8,910
Median Price
~$225K
Distance
~26 mi S via I-10
Safety
19.5 per 100K (lower than US avg 22.7)
crime rate
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Overview

Why People Move Here

Anthony is one of New Mexico's newest cities, incorporated in 2010, straddling the Texas border on I-10. Rated New Mexico's safest city in 2026 by SafeWise, it anchors the Gadsden Independent Schools district and offers authentic borderland dining culture with winery access along the Rio Grande.

By the Numbers

Key Statistics

Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.

Population
~8,910
Median Home
~$225K
Very small market with limited listings; verify with local agents
Median Income
$33,141-$38,132
household
School Rating
B-
Gadsden Independent Schools
Distance
~26 mi S via I-10
to downtown
Parks & Trails
4+
nearby
Transportation

Commute Times

Downtown Las Cruces~27 min / ~30-35 min
Downtown El Paso~20 min
Education

School Districts

Gadsden Independent Schools

B-
  • District headquarters in Anthony
  • Gadsden High School (B-)
  • Anthony Elementary
  • 28 schools, 12,130 students
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