El Paso metro, TX–NM relocation guide
Moving to Anthony, TX
About Anthony
Anthony is a small incorporated town on the New Mexico state line in far northwest El Paso County (~3,671 residents at the 2020 census), sitting astride I-10 with a twin sister city — Anthony, New Mexico — directly across the border. Founded around 1881 by the Texas & Pacific Railway (named for rancher/founder G. C. Anthony) and incorporated in 1952, it is the county's northernmost community. Anthony calls itself the "Leap Year Capital of the World," hosting an international Leap Year Festival each February 29. The town functions as a highway and logistics gateway between El Paso and Las Cruces, with truck stops, warehousing, and light industry along the interstate.
Home prices in Anthony
The median list in Anthony is $222,000.
Top places in Anthony
- Leap Year Festival — the town's signature international celebration every February 29.
- Anthony Gap / Franklin Mountains northern foothills — desert scenery at the state line.
- I-10 gateway corridor — truck-stop dining and the classic highway-town streetscape.
- Proximity to Las Cruces, NM (~35 minutes north) and its dining/shopping.
- Nearby White Sands Missile Range and Organ Mountains views to the north.
Commuting from Anthony
- Approximately 20–22 miles northwest of downtown El Paso via I-10.
- Drive to downtown El Paso job centers: ~25–30 minutes (approximate).
- Drive to Fort Bliss (Northeast El Paso): ~25–30 minutes (approximate; via I-10 and TX Loop 375).
Schools in Anthony
Public schools: Anthony Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Anthony FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Anthony, TX?
The median list in Anthony is $222,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Anthony, TX?
Approximately 20–22 miles northwest of downtown El Paso via I-10. - Which school district serves Anthony, TX?
Anthony is served by Anthony Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.