Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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City Overview
As of 2009, Rio Rancho's population is 75,978 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 38.33 percent.
The median home cost in Rio Rancho is $163,710. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.00 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Rio Rancho's cost of living is 5.61% Lower than the U.S. average.
Rio Rancho public schools spend $4,565 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Rio Rancho.
The unemployment rate in Rio Rancho is 5.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rio Rancho jobs have Increased by 1.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 Rio Rancho, NM, population is 75,978. There are 974 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Rio Rancho, NM
The median age is 35.4. The US median is 37.6. 62.50% of people in Rio Rancho, NM, are married. 10.31% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.73 people. 31.22% of people are married, with children. 9.30% have children, but are single.
Race in Rio Rancho, NM
76.44% of people are white, 2.66% are black, 1.57% are asian, 3.11% are native american, and 16.78% claim 'Other'.
31.66% of the people in Rio Rancho, NM, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 68.34% are non-hispanic).
Rio Rancho People SperlingViews
Depends on what you are looking for: I have lived in Albuquerque several years, and now live in Rio Rancho. I have also lived in other parts of NM and the US. I think Rio Rancho rates as one of the best... (read more)There isn't anywhere better!: I absolutely love it here! I grew up in the midwest, Davenport, IA, moved to Dallas, TX as soon as I could to get away from the cold! Lived in Dallas for 20 years and... (read more)Love it here!: We moved here from the Gulf Coast in February of 2006. The hair and skin only take a few weeks to adjust, but they do adjust. The dry weather is wonderful and we no... (read more)Have an opinion about Rio Rancho? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rio Rancho Click Here
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Health
There are 125 physicians per 100,000 population in Rio Rancho, NM. The US average is 170.
Rio Rancho, NM Health Index
Air quality in Rio Rancho, NM is 35 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Rio Rancho, NM is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 98 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Rio Rancho Health SperlingViews
A little too late: Imagine a city of over 71,000 and still no... (read more)re: Better than Albuquerque, but not by much - 3/1: Wrong! Now, I'm not defending Rio Rancho (far from it, this whole state is insane and I hate suburbs - better than Albuquerque? puh-lease!) but, I am defending the... (read more)Hmmm....after almost 3 years.....: Not so enamored anymmore! Too big too fast, too many kids in a classroom. School district broke but won't admit any fault - like most other people here, they want to... (read more)Have an opinion about Rio Rancho? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rio Rancho Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 1.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 36.60% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.69% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.10% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,806 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $57,677 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 6.32% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 8.39% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.42% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 18.15% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 27.90% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 15.45% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 10.61% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.88% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.70% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.18% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.14% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.65% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.81% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 31.08% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.05% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.40% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.87% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Rio Rancho, NM, is 5.60%, with job growth of 1.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 36.60%.
Rio Rancho, NM Taxes
Rio Rancho, NM,sales tax rate is 6.69%. Income tax is 7.10%.
Rio Rancho, NM Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,806, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $57,677.
Rio Rancho Economy SperlingViews
There isn't anywhere better!: I absolutely love it here! I grew up in the midwest, Davenport, IA, moved to Dallas, TX as soon as I could to get away from the cold! Lived in Dallas for 20 years and... (read more)Love it here!: We moved here from the Gulf Coast in February of 2006. The hair and skin only take a few weeks to adjust, but they do adjust. The dry weather is wonderful and we no... (read more)BEAUTIFUL, BUT.....: Too hot during the summer. Too dry. Hair and skin change within a week.
Lots of nosebleeds and sinus problems. Think CT of the sinuses keeps
healthcare here... (read more)Have an opinion about Rio Rancho? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rio Rancho Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 14 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $163,710 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -6.00% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 77.07% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.29% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 17.13% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.58 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.48% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.30% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.91% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 3.41% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 12.64% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 50.50% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.83% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 8.30% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.82% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.65% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.13% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 23.73% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 16.00% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 13.12% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 31.07% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.32% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2.27% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 0.21% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0.09% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.19% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Rio Rancho, NM, is $163,710. Home appreciation is -6.00% over the last year. The median age of Rio Rancho, NM, real estate is 14 years.
Rio Rancho, NM Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 17.13% of the Rio Rancho, NM, population. 6.29% of houses and apartments in Rio Rancho, NM, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Rio Rancho Housing SperlingViews
Housing : Housing is expensive and it takes almost a year to build a new... (read more)Depends on what you are looking for: I have lived in Albuquerque several years, and now live in Rio Rancho. I have also lived in other parts of NM and the US. I think Rio Rancho rates as one of the best... (read more)There isn't anywhere better!: I absolutely love it here! I grew up in the midwest, Davenport, IA, moved to Dallas, TX as soon as I could to get away from the cold! Lived in Dallas for 20 years and... (read more)Have an opinion about Rio Rancho? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rio Rancho Click Here
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Crime
Rio Rancho, NM, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Rio Rancho, NM, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Rio Rancho Crime SperlingViews
Depends on what you are looking for: I have lived in Albuquerque several years, and now live in Rio Rancho. I have also lived in other parts of NM and the US. I think Rio Rancho rates as one of the best... (read more)There isn't anywhere better!: I absolutely love it here! I grew up in the midwest, Davenport, IA, moved to Dallas, TX as soon as I could to get away from the cold! Lived in Dallas for 20 years and... (read more)Love it here!: We moved here from the Gulf Coast in February of 2006. The hair and skin only take a few weeks to adjust, but they do adjust. The dry weather is wonderful and we no... (read more)Have an opinion about Rio Rancho? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rio Rancho Click Here
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Climate
Rio Rancho, NM, gets 10 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 8 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 51.
On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Rio Rancho, NM. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 20. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 64 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Rio Rancho Climate SperlingViews
There isn't anywhere better!: I absolutely love it here! I grew up in the midwest, Davenport, IA, moved to Dallas, TX as soon as I could to get away from the cold! Lived in Dallas for 20 years and... (read more)Love it here!: We moved here from the Gulf Coast in February of 2006. The hair and skin only take a few weeks to adjust, but they do adjust. The dry weather is wonderful and we no... (read more)BEAUTIFUL, BUT.....: Too hot during the summer. Too dry. Hair and skin change within a week.
Lots of nosebleeds and sinus problems. Think CT of the sinuses keeps
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Education
Rio Rancho, NM, schools spend $4,565 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 673 students per librarian, and 614 children per counselor in Rio Rancho, NM schools.
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re: Better than Albuquerque, but not by much - 3/1: Wrong! Now, I'm not defending Rio Rancho (far from it, this whole state is insane and I hate suburbs - better than Albuquerque? puh-lease!) but, I am defending the... (read more)Hmmm....after almost 3 years.....: Not so enamored anymmore! Too big too fast, too many kids in a classroom. School district broke but won't admit any fault - like most other people here, they want to... (read more)Fine place to live: I have lived in Rio Rancho for 4yrs. and like it very much. I dont understand the complaints of some people. I have lived all over the US and overseas, when I discharged... (read more)Have an opinion about Rio Rancho? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rio Rancho Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Rio Rancho, NM, takes 30 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Rio Rancho Transportation SperlingViews
There isn't anywhere better!: I absolutely love it here! I grew up in the midwest, Davenport, IA, moved to Dallas, TX as soon as I could to get away from the cold! Lived in Dallas for 20 years and... (read more)Love it here!: We moved here from the Gulf Coast in February of 2006. The hair and skin only take a few weeks to adjust, but they do adjust. The dry weather is wonderful and we no... (read more)BEAUTIFUL, BUT.....: Too hot during the summer. Too dry. Hair and skin change within a week.
Lots of nosebleeds and sinus problems. Think CT of the sinuses keeps
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Rio Rancho, NM is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Rio Rancho, NM is more expensive.
Overall, Rio Rancho, NM cost of living is 94.39.
Rio Rancho Cost of Living SperlingViews
Housing : Housing is expensive and it takes almost a year to build a new... (read more)Depends on what you are looking for: I have lived in Albuquerque several years, and now live in Rio Rancho. I have also lived in other parts of NM and the US. I think Rio Rancho rates as one of the best... (read more)There isn't anywhere better!: I absolutely love it here! I grew up in the midwest, Davenport, IA, moved to Dallas, TX as soon as I could to get away from the cold! Lived in Dallas for 20 years and... (read more)Have an opinion about Rio Rancho? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rio Rancho Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 46.80% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 37.53% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 5.19% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.52% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.38% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.34% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.84% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.48% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.44% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.71% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.45% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.12% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
46.80% of the people in Rio Rancho, NM are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 37.53% are Catholic; 5.19% are Protestant; 2.52% are LDS; 1.45% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Rio Rancho, NM are Jewish; 0.12% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
Rio Rancho Religion SperlingViews
re: Better than Albuquerque, but not by much - 3/1: Wrong! Now, I'm not defending Rio Rancho (far from it, this whole state is insane and I hate suburbs - better than Albuquerque? puh-lease!) but, I am defending the... (read more)Hmmm....after almost 3 years.....: Not so enamored anymmore! Too big too fast, too many kids in a classroom. School district broke but won't admit any fault - like most other people here, they want to... (read more)Fine place to live: I have lived in Rio Rancho for 4yrs. and like it very much. I dont understand the complaints of some people. I have lived all over the US and overseas, when I discharged... (read more)Have an opinion about Rio Rancho? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rio Rancho Click Here
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48.09% of the people in Rio Rancho, NM are registered as Democrats. 50.80% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.10%.
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Depends on what you are looking for: I have lived in Albuquerque several years, and now live in Rio Rancho. I have also lived in other parts of NM and the US. I think Rio Rancho rates as one of the best... (read more)There isn't anywhere better!: I absolutely love it here! I grew up in the midwest, Davenport, IA, moved to Dallas, TX as soon as I could to get away from the cold! Lived in Dallas for 20 years and... (read more)Love it here!: We moved here from the Gulf Coast in February of 2006. The hair and skin only take a few weeks to adjust, but they do adjust. The dry weather is wonderful and we no... (read more)Have an opinion about Rio Rancho? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Rio Rancho Click Here
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