Rio Rancho, NM

Living in Rio Rancho

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 13
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 5
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Schools 10
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Residents

96k Population +15k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
72% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate24%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office28%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$191k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$959 Median Monthly Rent +$132 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas84%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rio Rancho

United States45
New Mexico61
Albuquerque Metro Area87
Sandoval County32

Property Crime in Rio Rancho

United States48
New Mexico62
Albuquerque Metro Area93
Sandoval County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 1 5
Feb 39 1 4
Mar 46 1 5
Apr 54 1 2
May 63 1 0
Jun 72 1 0
Jul 76 2 0
Aug 74 2 0
Sep 67 1 0
Oct 55 1 1
Nov 43 1 3
Dec 34 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rio Rancho

Inland Flooding83
Tornado4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rio Rancho, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rio Rancho, NM

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Sandia View Academy
6 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Rio Rancho, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rio Rancho, NM

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Airports

Airports near Rio Rancho, NM

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Roswell Air Center
185 miles, SE