Here's what it costs to live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,514 per month, while the typical home is valued around $310,200. Households earn a median of $89,596 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$89,596
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,514
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$310,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
108,515
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
N/A
Per month
Avg Home Value
N/A
Census ACS
January Avg
38°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
328
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.5
fair
Hospitals
45
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.3%
What is the cost of living index for Rio Rancho?
The cost of living index for Rio Rancho is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Rio Rancho?
The median gross rent in Rio Rancho is $1,514 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Rio Rancho?
The median household income in Rio Rancho is $89,596 per year.
What is the median home value in Rio Rancho?
The median home value in Rio Rancho is $310,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Rio Rancho?
Air quality data for Rio Rancho is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Rio Rancho?
Tax data for New Mexico is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
