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Anthem, Arizona

Anthem is a community of 22,584 people in Maricopa County, Arizona, founded in 1998.

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Population22,584 +0.5% since 2019
CountyMaricopa County
Elevation1,863 ft 568 m
Founded1998
Land area7.9 sq mi
ZIP code85086
Nearest airportPhoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) 11 mi

Why visit Anthem

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Anthem Veterans Memorial, Pioneer Living History Village and Anthem Golf & Country Club.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 104°F; December lows average 43°F.

About Anthem

Anthem is a planned community and census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of Anthem was 23,190.

From the Wikipedia article Anthem, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do2

Ben Avery Shooting Facility

Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi

Shooting range in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Anthem Community Amphitheater

Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi

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Museums and landmarks4

Anthem Veterans MemorialCC BY 2.0

Anthem Veterans Memorial

Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi

Monument dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and service made by members of the United States Department of Defense, in Anthem, Arizona, USA

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Pioneer Living History VillageCC BY-SA 4.0

Pioneer Living History Village

Museum · 2.3 mi

Living museum in Phoenix, Arizona

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Pioneer Arizona History Museum

Museum · 2.3 mi

3901 West Pioneer Road, Phoenix

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Mercantile

Museum · 2.3 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds7

Anthem Golf & Country Club

Golf course · 1.3 mi

18 hole Par 72 Ironwood & 18 hole Par 72 Persimmon Course

2708 West Anthem Club Drive, Anthem

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Anthem Community Center Splash Water Park

Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi

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Adventure Playground and Splash Pad

Playground · 1.3 mi

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Anthem Community Park

Park · 1.1 mi

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Liberty Bell Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Maricopa Trail Trailhead at Anthem

Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi

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The Landing Pocket Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes31

Amped Coffee Company

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi

3434 West Anthem Way, Anthem

Mo 06:00-18:00; Tu,We 06:00-21:00; Th 06:00-19:00; Fr 06:00-22:00,...

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Barro's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi

41722 North Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem

Su-Th 10:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00

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Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.4 mi

3655 W Anthem Way, Anthem

Mo-Su 11:00-21:00

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Mr. Gyros

Restaurant · Greek · 1.4 mi

3655 W Anthem Way, Anthem

Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00

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By The Bucket

Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi

41111 North Daisy Mountain Drive, Anthem

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Filiberto's Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi

3632 West Anthem Way, Anthem

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KOBE Hotpot and Ramen

Restaurant · Ramen · 1.4 mi

3655 West Anthem Way, Anthem

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Legends Bar and Grill

Restaurant · Grill · 1.4 mi

3655 West Anthem Way, Anthem

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Nara Thai Cafe

Restaurant · Thai · 1.4 mi

3655 W Anthem Way, Anthem

Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:00-20:00, Sa 12:00-15:00,16:00-20:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi

39422 North Daisy Mountain Dr, Anthem

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi

3640 West Anthem Way, Anthem

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The Tennessee Grill

Diner · American · 2.1 mi

4220 West Summit Walk Court, Anthem

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History

Anthem was developed by Del Webb in 1998 as a master-planned community in the foothills approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of downtown Phoenix. Anthem has been described as one of the best places to raise a family by Parenting magazine and one of the best family friendly neighborhoods in the Phoenix area by Phoenix Magazine.

From the History section of Anthem, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship3

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.2 mi

    2503 West Anthem Way, Phoenix

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  • Cross of Christ

    Church · Lutheran · 0.6 mi

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  • Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church

    Church · Catholic

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Shopping3

Gas and EV charging5

Schools, colleges and libraries21

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Healthcare2

  • Fry's Pharmacy

    Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi

    39510 North Gavilan Peak Parkway, Phoenix

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  • Walgreens

    Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi

    2411 West Anthem Way, Phoenix

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Map of Anthem

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 1.2 in of rainFebruary: 1.2 in of rainMarch: 1.1 in of rainApril: 0.3 in of rainMay: 0.2 in of rainJune: 0.0 in of rainJuly: 0.8 in of rainAugust: 1.0 in of rainSeptember: 0.7 in of rainOctober: 0.7 in of rainNovember: 0.9 in of rainDecember: 0.8 in of rainJanuary: 65°FFebruary: 68°FMarch: 75°FApril: 82°FMay: 92°FJune: 102°FJuly: 104°FAugust: 102°FSeptember: 98°FOctober: 86°FNovember: 74°FDecember: 64°FJanuary: 44°FFebruary: 46°FMarch: 51°FApril: 57°FMay: 65°FJune: 73°FJuly: 81°FAugust: 80°FSeptember: 75°FOctober: 63°FNovember: 51°FDecember: 43°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan65°F44°F1.2 in
Feb68°F46°F1.2 in
Mar75°F51°F1.1 in
Apr82°F57°F0.3 in
May92°F65°F0.2 in
Jun102°F73°F0.0 in
Jul104°F81°F0.8 in
Aug102°F80°F1.0 in
Sep98°F75°F0.7 in
Oct86°F63°F0.7 in
Nov74°F51°F0.9 in
Dec64°F43°F0.8 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Phoenix Deer Valley Muni Ap (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$120,613median household income
$569,900median home value
$2,548median monthly rent
46.3median age
50.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
84.9%of homes are owner-occupied
26.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3415%35 to 6440%65 and over23%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Maricopa County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2024-06-28: Boulder View Fire (Fire)
  • 2024-06-12: Rose Fire (Fire)
  • 2023-06-28: Diamond Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-06-27: Avondale Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-06-23: Aquila Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-06-20: Bush Fire (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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