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

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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

Population

97,976

Unemployment

6.4%

Poverty

8.5%

Median Home

$200,800

Median Income

$66,733

Median Rent

$1,157

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Rio Rancho SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Rio Rancho, NM Crime Report

1,663
Total Crimes

1,673.7
Total 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

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Rio Rancho, NM Cost Of Living

94
Rio 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

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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
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

White

47.8% (46,823)

African American

3.0% (2,939)

American Indian

2.1% (2,037)

Asian

1.5% (1,461)

Hawaiian

0.2% (163)

Other

0.2% (219)

Two Or More

2.3% (2,206)

Hispanic

43.0% (42,128)

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

Female

51.2% (50,155)

Male

48.8% (47,820)

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

< 9th Grade

2.0% (1,959)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (4,898)

High School / GED

24.0% (23,514)

Some College

26.0% (25,473)

Associate's Degree

12.0% (11,757)

Bachelor's Degree

19.0% (18,615)

Master's Degree

10.0% (9,797)

Professional Degree

1.0% (979)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (979)

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

Less than $10,000

3.2% (315,116)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.2% (317,601)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.6% (649,288)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.7% (652,878)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.3% (1,402,418)

$50,000 to $74,999

22.2% (2,177,643)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.8% (1,543,544)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.3% (1,697,374)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.8% (566,435)

$200,000 or more

4.9% (475,297)

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%

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