Living in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho is a large place in New Mexico, United States, home to 87,521 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 4%, #358 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 7%, #522 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 9%, #1,067 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rio Rancho
- It is part of Greater Albuquerque, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 47 min and sets around 0:58; in late June it sets around 4:24.
How Rio Rancho ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #2,081 of 11,898 | #3 of 75 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #358 of 9,771 | #1 of 64 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #1,202 of 8,006 | #3 of 40 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #1,095 of 6,237 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,590 of 9,474 | #1 of 50 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #3,993 of 9,474 | #3 of 50 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #5,072 of 10,762 | #8 of 75 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #2,901 of 4,537 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Young professional | 52 | #2,902 of 4,444 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| DINKS | 46 | #2,615 of 3,053 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #915 of 7,271 | #2 of 47 | Map |
| Commuter | 71 | #1,577 of 6,227 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #2,197 of 3,933 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Student | 55 | #1,773 of 2,119 | #4 of 5 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #522 of 8,006 | #1 of 40 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #1,067 of 12,111 | #1 of 86 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 41 | #2,960 of 4,114 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 50 | #4,378 of 7,271 | #8 of 47 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #5,565 of 9,474 | #4 of 50 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #7,808 of 18,063 | #111 of 177 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #3,760 of 16,523 | #57 of 146 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 50 | #6,872 of 18,063 | #95 of 177 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #7,735 of 16,523 | #13 of 146 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 61 | #4,489 of 21,167 | #7 of 216 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,021 of 12,111 | #7 of 86 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 61 | #4,304 of 12,111 | #6 of 86 | Map |
| Digital native | 49 | #2,464 of 4,750 | #7 of 14 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Corrales 5 km
- North Valley 8 km
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 8 km
- Lee Acres (New Mexico, 5,858 residents) 10 km
- Bernalillo 13 km
- Enchanted Hills 13 km
- Albuquerque 17 km
- South Valley 25 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.