Rio Rancho, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
106,533 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,755 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$273,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,214 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sandoval County
4
Albuquerque Metro Area
7
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sandoval County
4
Albuquerque Metro Area
8
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 34
Feb 1 3 39
Mar 1 4 45
Apr 1 1 53
May 1 0 62
Jun 1 0 71
Jul 2 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 1 0 54
Nov 1 2 42
Dec 1 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NM State Senate District 40, NM State House District 57, NM
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Schools

Eagle Ridge Middle
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Colinas Del Norte Elementary
1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lincoln Middle
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Lovelace Westside Hospital
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
Lovelace Women's Hospital
12 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
41 miles, E • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
142 miles, N • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
185 miles, S • 1 star
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