Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hi Boba!
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Whispering Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vibe Tribe
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Satellite Coffie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Apple Tree Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kickstand Cafe and Cycles
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Rio Rancho Premiere
Cinema
New Mexico Slaughter House
Theme Park
Corrales Historical Society
Museum
Pachamama
Art Gallery
Moon & Dove Gallery
Art Gallery
Alehandro Gonzales House Historic Site
Attraction
Adobe Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (52) A-
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fat Squirell Pub and Grille
Bar
Turtle Mountain Pub and Grille
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Twisters
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chill Zone Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (11) F
Haynes Park Community Center
Community Centre
Sabana Grande Recreation Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Designer Bodies World Class Gym
Gym
Body Rehab
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (11) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Butcher
El Paisano Market Carniceria
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Unleashed Sports Nutrition
Health Food
Smith's
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (98) F
Haynes Park Playground
Playground
Haynes Park
Park
Haynes Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Chianti Park
Park
Alpine Xeric Park
Park
Sabana Heights Park
Park
Dam Site 1 Bike Path Trailhead Park
Park
Dam Site 1 Bike Path Playground
Playground
A Park Above
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Cabezon Park
Park
Astante Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Solida Del Sol Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Tres Placitas Park
Park
Rio Rancho Sports Complex
Park
Snead Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (40) F
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Electronics
Pioneer Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Stay Traditional Barbershop
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Allsup's
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Circle K
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Best Buy
Electronics
True Value
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Believer's Christian Gifts
Books
Speedway
Convenience Store
Southern Plaza
Mall
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Electronics
Style America Hair Care
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Rio Rancho.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8%
F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Rio Rancho is 102/100 - which is 10% higher than New Mexico.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C-
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crime D+

Rio Rancho crime rates are 2,129 per 100k, which is 43% lower than New Mexico
Property Crime
1,672 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
457 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment B-

The median income in Rio Rancho is $66,733 - which is 46% higher than New Mexico.
Med. Household Income
$66,733
C
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
D+
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health C+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Dialysis Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Presbyterian Medical Group - High Resort
Clinic
Unknown Name
Doctor
Clearsky Rehab Hospital of Rio Rancho
Hospital
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Northwest Area Command Substation
Police
Albuquerque Fire Station 21
Fire Station
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Quest Diagnostics
Clinic
Lovelace Westside Hospital
Hospital
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
New Mexico Orthopaedics
Doctor
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Cottonwood Family Medicine
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Rio Rancho home prices are $200,800 - which is 24% higher than New Mexico
Home Price
$200,800
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
14%
A-
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools C-

The Rio Rancho graduation rate is 89% - which is 11% higher than New Mexico
School Test Scores
43%
F
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B+
Elementary Schools (19) F
Leap International Montessori School
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Martin King Jr Elementary
Rio Rancho Elementary
Seven-Bar Elementary
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
The Ask Academy
Lincoln Middle
Cottonwood Montessori School
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Mountain View Private School
Eagle Ridge Middle
Corrales Elementary
St Thomas Aquinas School
Sierra Vista Elementary
Chinook Spirit Childrens Academy
Petroglyph Elementary
Rio Rancho Middle School
Sandia View Christian School
Puesta Del Sol Elementary
Enchanted Hills Elementary
Alameda Elementary
High Schools (5) F
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Cibola High
The Ask Academy
Rio Rancho High
Independence High School
Sandia View Academy
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ratings C

Rio Rancho has an overall rating of 65% from 31 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
D+
User Surveys (27)
From AreaVibes
A
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Rio Rancho Area Facts

  • Rio Rancho has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Rio Rancho crime rates are 43% lower than the New Mexico average
  • Cost of living in Rio Rancho is 10% higher than the New Mexico average
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Three years living in Rio Rancho and we cannot wait to move 2 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 03, 2022) We located here prior to COVID in 2019. Although the views and homes are quite pleasant in Rio Rancho, there is not much to recommend it. We have extremely limited restaurants here with only mediocre quality. The winds here are ridiculously high and the dirt comes inside everywh ...Read More ere.
Most upsetting is the amount of crime in the ABQ area. Constant shootings, rampant drug and alcohol abuse, homeless people at many intersections. We have had our car burgled in the driveway, garden tools and more stolen from our backyard, people stealing from our mailbox and boxes from our porch and threatening encounters from our neighbors.
Be aware of the limited and poor quality of healthcare in New Mexico. We pray to avoid any major illnesses as we would have to leave the state to seek excellent care. Read Less
OK living, a giant housing development, not a town or community 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 22, 2020) Built a house and have lived here over 20 years. Despite city ordinances preventing heavy equipment and construction type businesses from operating out of residences the city's "Code Enforcement" turns a blind eye. Barking dogs are also a problem that "Animal Control" does nothi ...Read More ng about. The city government is bloated and ineffective. Property taxes up every year. Raised my kids here at a time when the schools were good. Schools are still not bad but demographics are changing and the education system will reflect that. Still not a bad place to raise a family in an urban/suburban environment compared to Albuquerque. Read Less
Lived here 8 years now 3 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 16, 2018) Rio Rancho is a smaller community than Albuquerque which is across the river east. Rio has 2 high schools and many middle and elementary schools. Our school RRPS is better than than APS and it pays appropriately $5k more than APS (for teachers). We have 2 Walmarts close by a ...Read More nd Cottonwood mall down the hill. We also have Premier Theater which is nice. 2 microbreweries and many restaurants throughout Rio Rancho. 4 public pools (1 in doors) and many dog parks.Yes, Rio Rancho does have it all. Read Less
Rio Rancho, NM Is A Jewel In The Desert 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2012) I moved to Rio Rancho, NM five years ago. I must say that the entire area is impressive and I enjoy the city immensely. It is located in a beautiful area, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are plenty of hiking trails in the nearby volcanoes, and ...Read More several parks are within an easy drive. The Bosque is a short ride away and is filled with green spaces and parks. The schools are some of the best in the country, and there are plenty of well paying jobs in the technology industry.

The best thing that I like about Rio Rancho is the environment and temperature. This city is in the middle of the desert, and the summers are warm and sunny. The winter is sunny too, and there is hardly any snow. The mountains are only a short drive away, and this provides a great chance to go skiing, ride a tram to the top of Sandia Peak or have a meal at the High Finance restaurant.

The schools are another draw that interested me in Rio Rancho. I was living in Albuquerque, and I was thinking about the best place to send my kids for their education. Rio Rancho schools regularly rank as some of the best in the country and provide the latest technology for their students. Intel is located nearby and provides the community with support in a number of ways.

The city is a short drive away, but Rio Rancho is more relaxed and does not have any issues with crime. Residents can be in Albuquerque in less than 20 minutes. This city has ample opportunities to enjoy great restaurants and shopping. Colleges and universities are also located conveniently close, and health care is excellent. Residents are sure to love the community feel of the area. Read Less
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Lived here 8 years now 3 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 16, 2018) Rio Rancho is a smaller community than Albuquerque which is across the river east. Rio has 2 high schools and many middle and elementary schools. Our school RRPS is better than than APS and it pays appropriately $5k more than APS (for teachers). We have 2 Walmarts close by a ...Read More nd Cottonwood mall down the hill. We also have Premier Theater which is nice. 2 microbreweries and many restaurants throughout Rio Rancho. 4 public pools (1 in doors) and many dog parks.Yes, Rio Rancho does have it all. Read Less
Rio Rancho, NM Is A Jewel In The Desert 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2012) I moved to Rio Rancho, NM five years ago. I must say that the entire area is impressive and I enjoy the city immensely. It is located in a beautiful area, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are plenty of hiking trails in the nearby volcanoes, and ...Read More several parks are within an easy drive. The Bosque is a short ride away and is filled with green spaces and parks. The schools are some of the best in the country, and there are plenty of well paying jobs in the technology industry.

The best thing that I like about Rio Rancho is the environment and temperature. This city is in the middle of the desert, and the summers are warm and sunny. The winter is sunny too, and there is hardly any snow. The mountains are only a short drive away, and this provides a great chance to go skiing, ride a tram to the top of Sandia Peak or have a meal at the High Finance restaurant.

The schools are another draw that interested me in Rio Rancho. I was living in Albuquerque, and I was thinking about the best place to send my kids for their education. Rio Rancho schools regularly rank as some of the best in the country and provide the latest technology for their students. Intel is located nearby and provides the community with support in a number of ways.

The city is a short drive away, but Rio Rancho is more relaxed and does not have any issues with crime. Residents can be in Albuquerque in less than 20 minutes. This city has ample opportunities to enjoy great restaurants and shopping. Colleges and universities are also located conveniently close, and health care is excellent. Residents are sure to love the community feel of the area. Read Less

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rio Rancho? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Haynes Park Playground
      Haynes Park
      Haynes Park
      Unknown Name
      Chianti Park
      Alpine Xeric Park
      Sabana Heights Park
      Dam Site 1 Bike Path Trailhead Park

      Entertainment

      Rio Rancho Premiere
      New Mexico Slaughter House
      Corrales Historical Society
      Pachamama
      Moon & Dove Gallery
      Alehandro Gonzales House Historic Site
      Adobe Theater

      Food & Drink

      Schlotzsky's
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Unknown Name
      A&W
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rio Rancho? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Rio Rancho.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Rio Rancho a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
      Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
      Clearsky Rehab Hospital of Rio Rancho

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      New Mexico Orthopaedics