Henry M.
best-worst
Worst things about living in Rio Rancho
Look, I love Rio Rancho, but let's be real about the downsides:
Traffic can be bad during rush hour
Winters are harsh
Not much to complain about honestly
Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.
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Henry M.
Totally agree with this. I've been here 11 years and my experience is very similar.
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Kathryn T.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Rio Rancho next month.
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Nicole R.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Southside and Eastside are perfectly safe.
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Henry M.
Traffic is the worst part honestly. But if you live near work it's fine.
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Cynthia L.
Respectfully disagree about the job market. In my experience, it really depends on your lifestyle.
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Kathryn T.
Don't sleep on Highland Park. It's up and coming and still affordable.
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George P.
Check out the Riverside area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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George P.
The job market has been improving lately. Several retail companies moved in recently.
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Henry M.
Traffic is the worst part honestly. But if you live near work it's fine.
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Kathryn T.
Good summary. I'd rate it higher personally — maybe 8/10.
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Cynthia L.
I work in government and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 6 months.
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George P.
I work in retail and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 5 months.
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Cynthia L.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is the west side tends to be more affordable. Makes a big difference.
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