At a Glance
Median Income
$90,172
$30,971 per capita
Home Value
$156,900
Zillow: $356,585
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
10.6% smoking rate
How Rio Rancho Estates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Rancho Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Rancho Estates a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio Rancho Estates residents earn a median household income of $90,172 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,971. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Rancho Estates is $156,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,585. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
22.5% of adults in Rio Rancho Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Rancho Estates has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population1,626
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,172
Per Capita$30,971
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,900
Rent
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$356,585
Housing Units583
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation6,002 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute43 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Rancho Estates was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.