City safety & data profile

Rio RanchoNM

Rio Rancho, NM is a 88K-resident city in Sandoval County with a median household income of $89,596.

Sandoval County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Rio Rancho, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Rio Rancho has a population larger than 91% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $310,200.

Data updated 2026-07-22

88K
Population
Top 9%
By size
$89,596
Median income
$310,200
Median home
7.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho posts a median household income higher than 60% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 40%
by median income, US cities

Where Rio Rancho income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$89,596 Top 40% higher than 60% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NM $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Rio Rancho, NM beyond the headline numbers

Rio Rancho sits inside Sandoval County, New Mexico, at roughly 35.23°N, -106.66°W. Population 87,521, $89,596 median household income. Median home value $310,200, median rent $1,514. Poverty rate 7.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Rio Rancho's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 34.7%, then high blood pressure at 32%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Rio Rancho from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
87,521
Rio Rancho
Median Income
$89,596
+32% vs avg
Median Home Value
$310,200
+36% vs avg
Median Age
39.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Sandoval County) - Rio Rancho's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
154K+15%
Median Income
$86,636+49%
Median Home Value
$313,800+73%
Poverty Rate
10%-30%
Unemployment
5.1%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Rio Rancho, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,514/mo
Poverty Rate
7.4% -48% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34%
Work From Home 15.5%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 55.9%
African American 3%
Asian 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34.7%
High Blood Pressure
32%
Obesity
31.9%
Physical Inactivity
20.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.4%
Binge Drinking
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.5%
Diabetes
10.6%
Current Smoking
10.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.5%
Annual Checkup 68.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Rio Rancho, NM? ▼
Rio Rancho, NM has a population of 87,521 people, located in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Rio Rancho? ▼
The median household income in Rio Rancho, NM is $89,596 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.4%.
What is the median home value in Rio Rancho? ▼
The median home value in Rio Rancho, NM is $310,200. Median rent is $1,514/month.
What are the top health concerns in Rio Rancho? ▼
The top health indicators in Rio Rancho include Short Sleep Duration (34.7%), High Blood Pressure (32%), Obesity (31.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Rio Rancho? ▼
The median age in Rio Rancho, NM is 39.5 years. 34% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Rio Rancho, NM is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. With a population of 88K and a $89,596 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Rio Rancho area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Rio Rancho's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Rio Rancho area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Sandoval County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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