Homes for Rent in Anthony, NM

Anthony is a rural community straddling the New Mexico-Texas border in the Chihuahuan Desert, offering a country lifestyle between El Paso and Las Cruces. The town is divided into two sister communities, with Anthony, New Mexico, becoming a city in 2010, while Anthony, Texas, is still finalizing its city charter. Residents enjoy local amenities such as restaurants, parks, and the unique Leap Year Festival, which features live cumbia music, lucha libre wrestling, and carnival games every four years. The economy is bolstered by pecan farming, with many of the 9,000 residents commuting to nearby cities for work. Housing options include late 20th-century ranch-style homes and manufactured houses in the city center, with lower property taxes on the New Mexico side. Newer Southwestern-style homes are more common in the northern subdivisions. Recreational activities abound, with youth baseball leagues at Adams Park and nearby attractions like Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld and Franklin Mountains State Park. Anthony Drive hosts a variety of Mexican restaurants, while shopping is primarily on the Texas side. Interstate 10 provides access to El Paso, 22 miles away, and Las Cruces, 27 miles away, with bus routes available. The nearest hospital is 9 miles away, and El Paso International Airport is about 30 miles from Anthony. Crime data is not readily available for the area.