The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 88021 sells for about $240,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 88021 — Anthony
The housing market in 88021 is currently balanced, characterized by moderate inventory levels and stable pricing. Demand is driven by local workforce needs and affordability relative to larger nearby cities, though high interest rates have tempered transaction volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the larger metro centers of Las Cruces and El Paso, as well as investors interested in land development.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 24.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 88021, Dona Ana County NM
Crime rates in the Anthony area are generally consistent with regional trends in Doña Ana County, though specific localized data is limited.
Schools serving the area are part of the Gadsden Independent School District, which provides primary and secondary education to the community.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including high wind events and occasional flash flooding, typical of the Chihuahuan Desert environment.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural operations and proximity to the Santa Teresa border region, with ongoing interest in land development for residential and commercial use.
Property taxes are administered by Doña Ana County based on assessed valuations; the area is subject to standard state and local millage rates without significant special district overlays.
Commuters primarily utilize NM-404 and I-10 to access employment hubs in Las Cruces to the north and El Paso to the south.
Local recreation includes access to open desert spaces, community parks, and proximity to the Rio Grande corridor for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and small multi-family units, with moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from local workers.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, logistics, and trade, benefiting from its strategic location near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The area is served by I-10 and NM-404, providing critical north-south and east-west connectivity for regional freight and commuters.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity and supporting industrial growth near the border crossing zones.
The Doña Ana County Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes, with assessments updated annually based on market data.
Parcels are primarily served by the Gadsden Independent School District and local utility cooperatives.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind risk factors common to southern New Mexico.
New Mexico has seen modest net domestic migration, with growth concentrated in southern border-adjacent counties.
New Mexico is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local public space for community gatherings and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.