Small city in Collin County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Anna, TX

C-

117th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 39 of 100
122nd of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Anna gets an overall grade of C- and ranks 117th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on home ownership and jobs and income, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do.

  • Fast-growing
  • Errands and things to do scores low (14 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (3 of 100)
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Where Anna is in Texas.
Population
35,245+105.7% since 2020
Median rent
$2,10550% higher than Texas
Median home value
$351,70024% higher than Texas
Household income
$105,593Median
Average commute
31 minOne way
Violent crime
202Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Anna

Anna sits about 40 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 35,245 people lived here in 2025, up 105.7% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2012).

Places locals use include Slayter Creek Park, Johnson Park and Natural Springs Park.

The median age is 32.1, 51% of households have children, 78% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $105,593 a year (35% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Anna

  • Low violent crime. 202 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 48% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $105,593, 35% higher than the Texas median.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 106% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Anna

  • Weaker school ratings. Only 29% of the 7 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Higher rent. Median rent is $2,105, 50% higher than the Texas median.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 31 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high here.

Who Anna suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 29% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 48% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 44% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 35% higher than the Texas median, with 70 restaurants and 4 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 15% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 13% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 48% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 34% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 94% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,105 is 50% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 26% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $2,105 is 50% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 13% for people on a budget.

Anna report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Anna with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $2,105, homes cost 3.3x income.

    26 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $105,593, 4.1% unemployed.

    68 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade D+

    7 rated campuses, 29% rated A or B.

    30 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade B-

    202 violent crimes per 100k, 640 property crimes per 100k.

    63 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade D-

    4 grocery stores, 70 restaurants, 8 parks mapped in town.

    14 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 31 min, 24% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade B-

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    58 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    42 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade B-

    94% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs US cities

Where Anna stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%16 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median household income: $105,59335% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%7 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $2,10550% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%7 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Average commute: 31 min15% higher than Texas (27 min)

Cost of living in Anna

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Anna is $2,105 a month, 50% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $84,000 a year. Right now 59% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $351,700, 24% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,925 before tax, or $2,406 with property tax. That is $301 a month more than the median rent, a gap that can be worth it if you plan to stay a while.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Anna pays $5,772 a year, 36% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Anna

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in AnnaStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent50% higher than Texas$2,105$1,403$1,413
Median home value24% higher than Texas$351,700$283,800$332,700
Home value to income8% lower than Texas3.3x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Texas59%52%51%
Median property tax per year36% higher than Texas$5,772$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Texas78%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas201219921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,406
Mortgage payment
$1,925
Property tax
$481
Median rent, for comparison
$2,105

Based on a $351,700 home in Anna, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Anna safe?

In 2025, Anna Police Department reported 75 violent crimes and 238 property crimes. That works out to 202 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 48% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 640 property crimes per 100,000, 69% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 12% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Anna by yearTexas20220212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
202
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
640
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Anna by yearTexas64020212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Anna Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Anna

Anna has 7 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 29% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Anna ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Anna High School. The average rating score across all campuses is 77 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
30
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
77
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AAnna High SchoolHigh, Anna ISD90 of 100
  • BJudith L Harlow ElementaryElementary, Anna ISD87 of 100
  • CSue Evelyn Rattan ElementaryElementary, Anna ISD79 of 100
  • CClemons Creek MiddleMiddle, Anna ISD72 of 100
  • CJoe K Bryant ElementaryElementary, Anna ISD71 of 100

Daily life in Anna

Everyday places mapped inside Anna, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Slayter Creek Park, Johnson Park, Natural Springs Park.

The average one-way commute is 31 minutes, 15% longer than the Texas average. 24% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Dallas is about 40 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Anna work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $105,593, income per person is $40,668, unemployment is 4.1% and 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
4
Pharmacies
5
Restaurants
70
Cafes
4
Bars
1
Parks
8
Gyms
11
Hospitals and urgent care
6
Childcare
4
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income35% higher than Texas$105,593$78,476$80,734
Income per personAbout the same as Texas$40,668$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Texas4.1%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Texas7.8%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Texas31%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher9 points higher than Texas95%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance7 points lower than Texas13%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Texas94%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute15% higher than Texas31 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than Texas24%14%15%
Workers who work from home24%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.3%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Anna

Under 1829%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6437%
65 and over5.6%

Median age 32.1 years. 51% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black15%
Asian3.1%
Other or more than one race5.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Anna

Anna has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 97 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Anna30°50°70°90°56J60F68M75A83M91J95J96A88S78O66N57DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Mckinney Muni Ap, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Anna

Nearby, Melissa gets an A, Van Alstyne gets an A and McKinney gets an A. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. AMelissaSmall city, 20,136 people4 mi
  2. AVan AlstyneTown, 5,952 people6 mi
  3. AMcKinneyCity, 210,600 people11 mi
  4. BPrincetonSmall city, 25,229 people11 mi
  5. DHoweTown, 3,689 people11 mi
  6. B+Lowry CrossingTown, 1,433 people12 mi

Anna in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
  3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
  4. 119CRichland Hills8,493 people27 mito downtown
  5. 120CRed Oak17,077 people18 mito downtown
  6. 121C-Keene6,691 people43 mito downtown
  7. 122C-Anna24,330 people40 mito downtown
  8. 123C-Cross Roads2,035 people33 mito downtown
  9. 124C-Garrett1,260 people30 mito downtown
  10. 125C-Combine2,785 people21 mito downtown

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Living in Anna: common questions

Is Anna, TX a good place to live?

Anna gets an overall grade of C- and ranks 117th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on home ownership and jobs and income, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Anna?

Median rent in Anna is $2,105 a month, 50% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $351,700, 24% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,406, including property tax.

Is Anna safe?

In 2025, Anna Police Department reported 202 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 48% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 640 per 100,000, 69% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Anna?

We found 7 rated public school campuses inside Anna. 29% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 30 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

Does Anna flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Anna as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Anna?

Summers in Anna peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Anna?

The average one-way commute is 31 min, 15% higher than the Texas average. About 24% of workers work from home. It is about 40 miles from downtown Dallas.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.