Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,449
Population
113,217
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Enjoy breathtaking landscapes in a family-friendly community
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Culture
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Desert
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An affordable location with a variety of rental opportunities, Rio Rancho is a blend of suburb and open desert. Just 16 miles north of Albuquerque, Rio Ranch resides in the heart of New Mexico. Kid-friendly amenities are abundant in town like A Park Above. This accessible park is the best place for children in the area with large playgrounds, splash pad, and community events.
Rio Rancho Public Schools offers Stapleton Elementary, Rio Ranch Middle, Rio Ranch High School and more. Rio Rancho’s open desert provides breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures year-round. Enjoy easy access to major highways and delicious restaurants like Filiberto’s Mexican Food, Cazuela’s Mexican Grill and Brewery, and Turtle Mountain Brewing Company.
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Residents of Rio Rancho have many options to choose from for hiking.
The Block features many food options that brings a big variety of choices to Rio Rancho.
One of the many styles found around Rio Rancho is the Spanish Revival with the tiled roof.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,540
Average: $94,554
Education
29,406
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
54,849
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rio Rancho has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,149 for a studio, $1,450 for one bedroom, $1,715 for two bedrooms, and $2,149 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rio Rancho has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,450/month
678 Sq Ft
House
$2,228/month
1,652 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Rio Rancho, NM is 7.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rio Rancho is 8.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,149 - $2,149. You can expect to pay 3.4% less for groceries, 15.6% less for utilities, and 6.4% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rio Rancho, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Public
Grades K-8
228 Students
Ernest Stapleton Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
815 Students
Public
Grades K-5
815 Students
Vista Grande Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
768 Students
Public
Grades K-5
768 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
205 Students
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Public
Grades K-8
228 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
937 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
937 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,143 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
205 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,631 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,573 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,573 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
625 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Piedras Marcadas Canyon
- Open Space Visitor Center
- Albuquerque Balloon Museum
- Balloon Fiesta Park
- Coronado State Monument
Military Bases
Airports
- Albuquerque International Sunport
Top Apartments in Rio Rancho
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Property Management Companies in Rio Rancho, NM
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.