At a Glance
Median Income
$85,755
$39,161 per capita
Home Value
$273,300
Zillow: $361,320
Median Rent
$1,481/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
339/100K
1,479/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
10.5% smoking rate
How Rio Rancho Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Rancho's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Rancho a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio Rancho residents earn a median household income of $85,755 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,161. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 is $273,300 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,320. Median rent is $1,481/month, with 31.0% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Rio Rancho reports 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,479/100K. The murder rate is 7.1/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Rio Rancho hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Rancho 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
Population106,533
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,031/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,755
Per Capita$39,161
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,300
Rent$1,481
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$361,320
Housing Units39,680
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent339/100K
Property1,479/100K
Murder7.1/100K
Assault284/100K
Burglary207/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation5,512 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Rio Rancho was founded in 1961.
The median home in Rio Rancho was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% 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.