Rio Rancho, NM
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Rio Rancho, New Mexico Summary

Life in Rio Rancho research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Rio Rancho over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rio Rancho:

  • The population in Rio Rancho is 104,351.

  • The median home value in Rio Rancho is $328,616.

  • The median income in Rio Rancho is $78,978.

  • The cost of living in Rio Rancho is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Rio Rancho is $1,357.

  • The unemployment rate in Rio Rancho is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Rio Rancho is 7.1%.

  • The average high in Rio Rancho is 69.7° and the average low is 40.1°.

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Rio Rancho SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
6
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Rio Rancho, NM Crime Report

Crime in Rio Rancho summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rio Rancho. Key points include:

  • There were 2,287 total crimes in Rio Rancho in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rio Rancho is 2,128.7 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rio Rancho is 457.0 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rio Rancho is 1,671.7 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Rio Rancho is -8.41% below the national average.

2,287
Total Crimes
-8.41%
Below National Average

Crime In Rio Rancho Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Rio Rancho
/ 100k People
New Mexico
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 2,287 2,128.7 3,620.2 2,324.2
Violent Crime 491 457.0 778.3 369.8
Murder 3 2.8 7.8 6.3
Robbery 41 38.2 99.0 66.1
Aggravated Assault 396 368.6 615.9 268.2
Property Crime 1,796 1,671.7 2,841.9 1,954.4
Burglary 205 190.8 648.8 269.8
Larceny 1,383 1,287.3 1,765.5 1,401.9
Car Theft 208 193.6 427.6 282.7

Rio Rancho, NM Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Rio Rancho summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rio Rancho. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Rio Rancho is 95 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Rio Rancho is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Rio Rancho is $328,616.

  • The median income in Rio Rancho is $78,978.

95
Rio Rancho's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Rio Rancho Comparison Table

Living Expense Rio Rancho New Mexico National Average
Overall 95 94 100
Services 93 97 100
Groceries 98 96 100
Health 93 100 100
Housing 99 88 100
Transportation 95 96 100
Utilities 93 91 100

Rio Rancho, NM Weather

  • The average high in Rio Rancho is 69.7° and the average low is 40.1°.

  • There are 27.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 11.0 inches of precipitation each year with 11.3 inches of snow.

StatRio Rancho
Average Annual High69.7
Average Annual Low40.1
Annual Precipitation Days27.6
Average Annual Precipitation11.0
Average Annual Snowfall11.3
69.7°
Average High
27.6°
Days of Rain

Rio Rancho, NM Photos

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2 Reviews & Comments About Rio Rancho

Overall User Rating
3.5
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-16 17:56:00.004687

It's not the worst place you could live but it is NO where close to the best. I moved here a year ago and I already want to leave. Of course we are in New Mexico. So we are the best of the worst-! The hype and advertising of the city worked on us. But after being here a few months we saw the true side of this town. The government is a joke. Everyone talks about "community" and that the crime is low....false advertising! The crime is still ridiculous. People here are very rude. There are more "bad" areas of the city than good. Even the neighborhood I live in, that is deemed a "nicer" community, is still riddled with trash. No standards are present. The intelligence level of the majority is lacking to say the least. The list goes on but I am sure you know what direction we are now going.

Nothing stands out. It's a poor town full of people that are either too blind to see the squaller and idiocy they live in or they are in denial. On the only positive note, the view of the mountains are beautiful.


HomeSnacks User -

We moved here 2 1/2 yrs. ago. My wife loves it. I feel that living in NM is more like doing time. Why keep building more federal prisons when we have NM- Offenders could be sentenced to live here. And we live in Rio Rancho which is supposed to be one of the best places in the state. If that's the case, I shudder to imagine the worst...

I know, if I don't like it...blah, blah, blah."

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Map Of Rio Rancho, NM

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Rio Rancho Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Rio Rancho

The current population in Rio Rancho is 104,351. The population has increased 28.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 104,351 10.1%
2021 94,765 1.6%
2020 93,317 0.4%
2019 92,966 1.3%
2018 91,807 1.3%
2017 90,627 1.7%
2016 89,098 2.3%
2015 87,068 3.2%
2014 84,355 4.1%
2013 81,056 -

Race / Ethnicity in Rio Rancho

White
45.8% (47,826)
African American
2.6% (2,755)
American Indian
2.8% (2,903)
Asian
1.7% (1,821)
Hawaiian
0.1% (144)
Other
0.2% (260)
Two Or More
3.2% (3,312)
Hispanic
43.4% (45,330)

Rio Rancho is:

  • 45.8% White with 47,826 White residents.

  • 2.6% African American with 2,755 African American residents.

  • 2.8% American Indian with 2,903 American Indian residents.

  • 1.7% Asian with 1,821 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 144 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 260 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 3,312 Two Or More residents.

  • 43.4% Hispanic with 45,330 Hispanic residents.

Race Rio Rancho NM USA
White 45.8% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 2.6% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 2.8% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 43.4% 49.8% 18.7%

Gender in Rio Rancho

Female
50.6% (52,778)
Male
49.4% (51,573)
  • Rio Rancho is 50.6% female with 52,778 female residents.

  • Rio Rancho is 49.4% male with 51,573 male residents.

Gender Rio Rancho NM USA
Female 50.6% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 49.8% 49.6%

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Rio Rancho completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Rio Rancho completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Rio Rancho completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Rio Rancho completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Rio Rancho completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Rio Rancho completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Rio Rancho completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Rio Rancho completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rio Rancho completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2.0% (2,087)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (4,174)
High School / GED
23.0% (24,000)
Some College
26.0% (27,131)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (12,522)
Bachelor's Degree
21.0% (21,913)
Master's Degree
9.0% (9,391)
Professional Degree
2.0% (2,087)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (1,043)
Education Rio Rancho NM USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 26.0% 26.0%
Some College 26.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% 16.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Rio Rancho, New Mexico

  • 2.4% of households in Rio Rancho earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Rio Rancho earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Rio Rancho earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Rio Rancho earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Rio Rancho earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.9% of households in Rio Rancho earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Rio Rancho earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.2% of households in Rio Rancho earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Rio Rancho earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Rio Rancho earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.4% (253,841)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (230,615)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.7% (487,189)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.6% (589,382)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.6% (1,101,437)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.9% (2,288,945)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.2% (1,689,180)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.2% (2,210,525)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.5% (883,117)
$200,000 or more
6.7% (700,864)
Income Rio Rancho NM USA
Less than $10,000 2.4% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.6% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.6% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.9% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.2% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.2% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.5% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.7% 6.1% 11.4%

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