Rio Rancho, New Mexico

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
104,351
Population
$78,978
Median Income
$246,700
Home Value
39.0
Median Age

Demographics

Rio Rancho has a population of 104,351 with a median age of 39.0. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
67.0%
Hispanic
43.4%
Black
2.9%
Asian
2.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population104,351
Median Age39.0
White67.0%
Black or African American2.9%
Asian2.0%
Hispanic or Latino43.4%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Rio Rancho is $78,978, which is 5.1% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,247. The poverty rate is 7.1%.

$78,978
Median Household Income
$36,247
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Rio Rancho is 5.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Rio Rancho, 94.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
94.6%
Bachelor's+
33.2%
Graduate+
12.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher94.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree12.3%

Housing

The median home value in Rio Rancho is $246,700, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,357. The homeownership rate is 81.1%.

$246,700
Median Home Value
$1,357/mo
Median Rent
81.1%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$246,700
Median Monthly Rent$1,357
Homeownership Rate81.1%
Vacancy Rate3.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
The population of Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 104,351 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
The median household income in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is $78,978. This is 5.1% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
The median home value in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is $246,700. The median monthly rent is $1,357.
What percentage of people in Rio Rancho have a college degree?
In Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 33.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 94.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Rio Rancho, New Mexico an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 3.1x (median home value $246,700 vs. median income $78,978), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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