Rio Rancho, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Rio Rancho, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
97,976
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
8.5%
Median Home
$200,800
Median Income
$66,733
Median Rent
$1,157
Rio Rancho SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
6
Rio Rancho, NM Crime Report
1,663Total Crimes
1,673.7Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.66%
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 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 189 | 190.2 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 3.0 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 20 | 20.1 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 134 | 134.9 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,474 | 1,483.5 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 261 | 262.7 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,084 | 1,091.0 | 1,765.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 129 | 129.8 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Rio Rancho, NM Cost Of Living
94Rio Rancho's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rio Rancho | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
Rio Rancho, NM Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Khlnmusa | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Khlnmusa | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Rio Rancho in New Mexico
Map Of Rio Rancho, NM
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Population over time in Rio Rancho
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 97,976 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 94,765 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 93,317 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 92,966 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 91,807 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 90,627 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 89,098 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 87,068 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 84,355 | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 81,056 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rio Rancho
| Race | Rio Rancho | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.8% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.0% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 43.0% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Rio Rancho
| Gender | Rio Rancho | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rio Rancho for adults over 25
| Education | Rio Rancho | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 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
| Income | Rio Rancho | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
