Rio Communities, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
Rio Communities, NM
At a Glance
How Rio Communities Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Communities's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rio Communities a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rio Communities residents earn a median household income of $46,223 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,298. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Communities is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,061. Median rent is $870/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
20.1% of adults in Rio Communities hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Communities has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.