Rio Rancho, NM
Population 106,533 · Albuquerque, NM MSA. Moving to or from Rio Rancho? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
106,533
Cost of living (RPP)
95.546
Annual avg temp
58°F
Typical home
$361,856
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $85,755 |
| Median age | 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $273,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,481/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.72 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 95.546 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 77.852, goods 96.144, services 89.153. Source: BEA, Albuquerque, NM (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
58°F
January low
24°F
July high
96°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 9.5". Station: RIO RANCHO #2, NM US (4.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$361,856
ZHVI YoY
+0.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,805/mo
ZORI YoY
+5.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Albuquerque, NM
Total employment (MSA)
396,030
Median wage (annual)
$44,780
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 57,500 | $39,300 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 36,930 | $28,670 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 33,230 | $33,280 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 28,010 | $38,960 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 26,950 | $81,890 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Albuquerque, NM 17 mi · 32 min Las Cruces, NM 242 mi · 4h 20m El Paso, TX 288 mi · 5h 18m Amarillo, TX 301 mi · 5h 22m Pueblo, CO 329 mi · 5h 43m Lubbock, TX 336 mi · 6h 22m Colorado Springs, CO 374 mi · 6h 36m Scottsdale, AZ 416 mi · 8h 9m Mesa, AZ 418 mi · 8h 4m Tempe, AZ 421 mi · 8h 6m