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Rio Rancho, NM

Founded 1961Bernalillo CountyElev. 1,610 m
Population
106,533
Median home
$273,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
24
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho is a city in New Mexico with about 106,533 residents. Rio Rancho was founded in 1961 and sits in Bernalillo County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $85,755. Homes carry a median value of $273,300, and about 82% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (45.9%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
106,533
Median age
39
Median household income
$85,755
Per-capita income
$39,161
Poverty rate
7.8%
High-school grad or higher
94.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
29.9 min
Work from home
13.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White45.9%
Hispanic or Latino42.1%
Black2.7%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.1%
Sales & office23.6%
Service14.9%
Production, transportation & material moving9.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$273,300
Median gross rent
$1,481/mo
Owner-occupied
82.2%
Median year built
2000
Households
39,192
Avg. household size
2.7

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Rio Rancho has 24 public schools — 14 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading19%
Math13%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
RIO RANCHO CYBER ACADEMYHighGrades 6–12
RIO RANCHO HIGHHighGrades 9–12
THE ASK ACADEMYHighGrades 6–12charter
EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
LINCOLN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
CIELO AZUL ELEMENTARYElementary
COLINAS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYElementary
ENCHANTED HILLS ELEMENTARYElementary
ERNEST STAPLETON ELEMENTARYElementary
EXPLORE ACADEMY - RIO RANCHOElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime7% above national
Rio Rancho412
New Mexico795
United States386
↑ 117% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime23% below national
Rio Rancho1,502
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rio Rancho Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rio Rancho.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Sandoval County
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rio Rancho is in Sandoval County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rio Rancho was founded in 1961 and sits in Bernalillo County. Elevation ~1,610 m.

Population trend
114K2K106,53319802024
Map of Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM
Where Rio Rancho is
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Notable people from Rio Rancho
Alan BranchImani Morlock
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Nearby cities
Corrales (5 mi)Bernalillo (8 mi)Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (9 mi)Albuquerque (13 mi)Edgewood (29 mi)Bosque Farms (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rio Rancho, NM (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Luis Antonio Martinez, 32
Rio Rancho · Sandoval County · 87124
AKA Luis Antonio Martinez
Joshua Patric Hill, 29
Rio Rancho · Sandoval County · 87124
Joseph Dominic Jamme, 59
Rio Rancho · 87124
AKA Joe Jamme, Joseph Jamme
William Keith Walker, 40
Rio Rancho · Sandoval County · 87144
Robert Edmond Lees, 59
Rio Rancho · Sandoval County · 87144
AKA Bob Lees, Bobby Lees

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rio Rancho — frequently asked

What is the population of Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
Rio Rancho has a population of about 106,533, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rio Rancho?
The median home value in Rio Rancho is $273,300, and the median gross rent is $1,481/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rio Rancho safe? What is the crime rate?
Rio Rancho Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 412 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rio Rancho face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sandoval County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho has 24 public schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rio Rancho?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Rio Rancho. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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