New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Rio Rancho is a large city in New Mexico with a population of 106,533. Residents earn $85,755 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rio Rancho receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Rio Rancho offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rio Rancho is $85,755, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Rio Rancho is $273,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,481 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Rio Rancho is below the national average at 188 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,951 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Rio Rancho enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 349 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches, including 22.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 83.2% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.8% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,755 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,161 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,221 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,971 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,948 |
| County GDP | $54,831M |
| Restaurants | 1,584 |
| Healthcare | 2,110 |
| Retail | 1,974 |
| Manufacturing | 547 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,874 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $273,300 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $356,585 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,481 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,902 |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,874 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,524/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,110 |
| Total Violent | 188.2/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.1/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.8/100K |
| Robbery | 30.1/100K |
| Assault | 146.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,951.3/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 440.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,390.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 120.5/100K |
| Arson | 14.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.7 inches |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,512 ft (1,680 m) |
| Area | 103.4 sq mi (267.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2851°N, 106.6989°W |
| County FIPS | 35001 |
Winner: Democrat by 21 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Total Area | 103.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,110 |
| Restaurants | 1,584 |
| Retail Stores | 1,974 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |