Anthony is a small town on the border of New Mexico and Texas
Anthony is a small southwestern town of just over 4,500 that is split between two states. “As you walk along Franklin Street, it’s basically that one side is Texas and the other is New Mexico,” says Realtor Rachel Frayre of Sandy Messer and Associates. “It’s not very large, and there usually aren’t a lot of listings in the area. People mostly choose the Texas side because they want to avoid state income taxes. You pay them in New Mexico, but you only pay the federal tax when you live in Texas.” It is often considered a suburb of El Paso, sitting just over 20 miles north of the city.
Homes built in the 1980s dominate the housing market
Single-story ranch-style houses with brick or stucco siding are common, as are Modern Traditional builds. Some even incorporate traditional Southwestern features like Spanish tile roofs. “Houses in Anthony tend to be smaller than you’ll find further south,” Frayre says. “And most of them are older, built in the 1980s or so. There hasn’t been much new development at all.” The sunbaked streets look out over dark ridgelines on the horizon and are shaded sparsely by drought-resistant trees. Homes here can price anywhere from $69,000 to almost $300,000, varying based on renovation status, lot size, square footage and number of bedrooms.
Anthony High provides college readiness programs and career courses
Most students in Anthony will attend school in town. Anthony Elementary School receives a C from Niche. Anthony Middle earns a B-minus. Anthony High also scores a B-minus and offers multiple free college readiness resources for students, along with career and technical training courses.
Local waterpark fuels outdoor recreation in Anthony
Ernie Rascon Memorial Park in the center of town is home to a pair of baseball diamonds and a couple of sports fields. Across Richard White from the fields, there is a tennis court, a basketball court and a small playground. During the summer months, the local waterpark draws thousands of visitors to Anthony. “Wet N’ Wild Waterworld is very popular,” Frayre says. “They’re closed for the winter months, but they open in October and do Halloween events, which people really love.” The town is also a quick drive from the Franklin Mountains State Park, which offers more than 100 miles of hiking trails on almost 27,000 acres of land.
Groceries are available in town, but other retailers are in El Paso
Lowe’s Mercado is the main grocery store in town, a locally-owned market that has a full selection of produce, meats and pantry staples. The closest area supermarket is the Albertsons in El Paso, a 15-minute trip south on Interstate 10. This is also the quickest way to pick up household necessities at Walmart Supercenter. Mexican food is ubiquitous in town, with nearly 10 concentrated around Main Street alone. Among the most popular are the Rose Garden Restaurant and El Camaron Pelao, which specializes in seafood.
Highway access for travel to medical facility and nearby airport
Interstate 10 serves as the main commuter lane for Anthony, connecting it south to El Paso. “That’s probably the most common commute for Anthony residents,” Frayre says. This highway provides access to nearly all amenities for the town of Anthony, including medical centers and the international airport.
