Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Population 90,805

Rio Rancho is located in Bernalillo County, NM. The population is 90,805, making Rio Rancho the 2nd largest city in Bernalillo County and the 3rd largest city in the state of New Mexico.

There are 21 public schools in Rio Rancho with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Rio Rancho is low , and there are 68 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rio Rancho is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rio Rancho property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rio Rancho include Corrales, Paradise Hills and Pueblo of Sandia Village.

Rio Rancho Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 9.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.8%

Crime Rate

32.86% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 130
  • Violent Crimes: 190
  • Robbery: 20
  • Burglary: 263
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

44.70% Lower than national avg.
  • 68 offenders in Rio Rancho
  • 7.49 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

43 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 34

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • New Mexico unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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21 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 21 K-12 public schools in Rio Rancho, NM and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Rio Rancho's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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820 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rio Rancho, NM issued 820 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 820 permits, 741 were issued for single family homes and 79 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rio Rancho, NM issued 817 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 817 permits, 745 were issued for single family homes and 72 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $750
  • 1 Bedroom: $914
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,100
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,540
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,856

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Environmental Hazards

43 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Rio Rancho, NM has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Rio Rancho, NM is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Rio Rancho, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.25°
  • February 40.55°
  • March 51.98°
  • April 57.5°
  • May 66.14°
  • June 77.4°
  • July 78.93°
  • August 78.47°
  • September 71.02°
  • October 59.17°
  • November 46.2°
  • December 21.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rio Rancho, NM

Earthquakes
Rio Rancho, NM has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rio Rancho, NM has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rio Rancho, NM has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rio Rancho, NM has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rio Rancho, NM: $60,979

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rio Rancho is 4.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.38%
White Collar - 68.62%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Susana Martinez
  • Sen. Martin Heinrich
  • Sen. Tom Udall

City Representatives

  • Michelle Lujan Grisham
  • Ben R. Lujan

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

9 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Police Stations view all

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