Rio Rancho is a medium-sized city in the State of New Mexico. It is located in Sandoval County. It is the 4th largest city in New Mexico. The surrounding statistical area is home to 1,542,315 people, but there are 89,123 residing within the city. Residents over the age of 55 comprise approximately 22% of the population.
Rio Rancho has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's mean household income is $59,000 ($27,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $38,000 for the whole of New Mexico. The mean home price in Rio Rancho is $177,000, which is relatively lower than the New Mexico average of $184,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of about 6.8%.
Rio Rancho has mild average temperatures, with tolerable winters and temperate summers. The city gets optimal amounts of rain annually. Rio Rancho has a low crime rate, average water quality, and average air quality ratings compared to other American cities.
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