Rio Rancho Estates, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan · City

4.1 Great / 5.0
1,626 Population
$90,172 Median Income
$156,900 Home Value
58°F Avg Temperature
44.6 yrs Median Age
22.5% Bachelor's Degree+
4.1
Overall
4.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.8
Education

People

Population1,626
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 60.9%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$90,172
Per Capita Income$30,971
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty Rate12.2%
County GDP$54,831M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$156,900
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,129

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Depression22.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul37° / 80°
Rain10 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+78.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.65
Libraries (County)20

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute43 min
Work From Home11.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Rio Rancho Estates Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$90,172
Home Value$156,900
Poverty Rate12.2%
Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
Unemployment2.3%
Avg Temperature58.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,626
Population Density24 per sq mi
Median Age44.6 years
Male55.8%
Female44.2%
Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60.9% Black 2.8% Hispanic 4.9% Other 31.4%
White60.9%
Black or African American2.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races31.4%

Language

English Only77.8%
Spanish Speakers22.2%
English 77.8% Spanish 22.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.0%
Health Insurance89.9%

Income

20% above avg
Median Household Income$90,172
Per Capita Income$30,971
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,221
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$71,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Poverty Rate12.2%
Total Establishments (County)22,948
County GDP$54,831M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,584
Healthcare Facilities2,110
Retail Stores1,974
Manufacturing547
Total Establishments22,948

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,584 Healthcare 2,110 Retail 1,974 Manufacturing 547

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$71,971
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,874

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time42.6 min
Work From Home11.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

44% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$156,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied87.8%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedroom$1,129
3 Bedroom$1,496
4 Bedroom$1,758

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,874
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.11%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma8.9%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.9%
Regular Checkup65.8%
Premature Death Rate11,524 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,110
Restaurants (County)1,584

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)102
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

37°F Jan 80°F Jul
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Average58.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation9.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation6,002 ft (1,829 m)
Land Area68.4 sq mi (177.0 km²)
Population Density24 per sq mi
Latitude35.3004°
Longitude-106.7985°
County FIPS35001

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.2%
D 59.2%

Democrat +21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
High School+78.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.65

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density24 per sq mi
Land Area68.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)20

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)102
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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