Rio Rancho, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

96,210

Unemployment

6.7%

Poverty

9.5%

Median Home

$190,800

Median Income

$66,856

Median Rent

$1,167

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Rio Rancho SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Rio Rancho, NM Crime Report

1,663
Total Crimes

1,673.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

-32.42%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Rio Rancho / 100k People	New Mexico / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,663	1,673.7	3,945.0	2,476.7

Violent Crime	189	190.2	832.2	366.7
Murder	3	3.0	8.6	5.0
Robbery	20	20.1	111.6	81.6
Aggravated Assault	134	134.9	650.5	250.2
Property Crime	1,474	1,483.5	3,112.7	2,109.9
Burglary	261	262.7	696.8	340.5
Larceny	1,084	1,091.0	1,988.8	1,549.5
Car Theft	129	129.8	427.2	219.9

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Rio Rancho, NM Cost Of Living

95
Rio Rancho's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Rio Rancho	New Mexico	National Average
Overall	95	92	100

Services	90	92	100
Groceries	96	99	100
Health	100	99	100
Housing	101	86	100
Transportation	89	97	100
Utilities	95	87	100

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Rankings for Rio Rancho in New Mexico

Ranks #3 in Best Places To Live In New Mexico

Ranks #3 in Safest Places In New Mexico

Ranks #5 in Richest Cities In New Mexico

Map Of Rio Rancho, NM

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Population over time in Rio Rancho

Year	Population	% Change
2019	96,210	1.5%
2018	94,765	1.6%
2017	93,317	0.4%
2016	92,966	1.3%
2015	91,807	1.3%
2014	90,627	1.7%
2013	89,098	2.3%
2012	87,068	3.2%
2011	84,355	4.1%
2010	81,056	-

Race / Ethnicity in Rio Rancho

White

49.1% (47,195)

African American

2.8% (2,711)

American Indian

2.2% (2,122)

Asian

1.5% (1,451)

Hawaiian

0.2% (170)

Other

0.2% (163)

Two Or More

2.5% (2,446)

Hispanic

41.5% (39,952)

Race	Rio Rancho	NM	USA
White	49.1%	37.4%	60.7%
African American	2.8%	1.8%	12.3%
American Indian	2.2%	8.7%	0.7%
Asian	1.5%	1.5%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.5%	1.6%	2.4%
Hispanic	41.5%	48.8%	18.0%

Gender in Rio Rancho

Female

51.4% (49,497)

Male

48.6% (46,713)

Gender	Rio Rancho	NM	USA
Female	51.4%	50.5%	50.8%
Male	48.6%	49.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rio Rancho for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (2,886)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (4,810)

High School / GED

24.0% (23,090)

Some College

27.0% (25,976)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (10,583)

Bachelor's Degree

19.0% (18,279)

Master's Degree

9.0% (8,658)

Professional Degree

1.0% (962)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (962)

Education	Rio Rancho	NM	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	8.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	24.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	27.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	19.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Less than $10,000

4.0% (388,724)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.5% (240,691)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.5% (716,788)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.5% (717,902)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.1% (1,357,335)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.4% (2,054,090)

$75,000 to $99,999

16.9% (1,628,914)

$100,000 to $149,999

16.0% (1,542,376)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.0% (580,164)

$200,000 or more

4.1% (394,011)

Income	Rio Rancho	NM	USA
Less than $10,000	4.0%	8.6%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.5%	5.6%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.5%	11.9%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.5%	10.8%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.1%	13.3%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.4%	17.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	16.9%	11.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	16.0%	12.2%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.0%	4.6%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	4.1%	4.1%	7.7%

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