Rio Rancho, NM
Living in Rio Rancho
Bikeability12
Walkability13
Commute40
Public Transit16
Affordability61
Public Safety66
Airports33
Hospitals60
Colleges5
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
96kPopulation+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
$67kMedian 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
$191kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$959Median 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
St Thomas Aquinas School
3 miles, S
Leap International Montessori School
4 miles, SE
Sandia View Academy
6 miles, SE
Sandia View Christian School
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Rio Rancho, NM
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
9 miles, SE
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
15 miles, S
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque
15 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rio Rancho, NM
Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Lovelace Westside Hospital
6 miles, S
Lovelace Women's Hospital
12 miles, SE
Lovelace Medical Center
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Rio Rancho, NM
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
18 miles, S
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
41 miles, NE
Durango-La Plata County Airport
142 miles, NW
Roswell Air Center
185 miles, SE