Rio Rancho At A Glance
Facts and Figures
- 103 sq. miles of land
- Incorporated in 1981
- 30 minutes from Albuquerque International Sunport
- New Mexico’s third largest city with a population of 91,956
- Projected 2016 population: 100,000
- Among the fastest growing communities in the nation: 74% growth from 2000-2013
- Median Age of Population: 37.0
- Top-notch educational system – established in 1994
- Average Household Income: $58,017
- Top 10 Safest Cities in New Mexico
- New Mexico has more PHDs per capita than any other state
How does Rio Rancho Rank?
- Rio Rancho rated as a great place to start a business – Wallethub via Albuquerque Business First, 2016
- New Mexico Ranks 1st for Job Growth – US Dept of Commerce, 2015
- New Mexico 8th for Tax-Friendly State – Kiplinger’s, 2015
- New Mexico Ranked 6th Best for Clean Tech Activity – Clean Edge, 2014
- New Mexico Ranked Among Tax Friendly States – Kiplinger’s, October 2013
- Rio Rancho Ranked 58th Best Place to Live – Money Magazine, 2012
- NM Ranked 10th for Sustainability – Site Selection, July 2011
- NM Ranked 10th Among States for Lowest Tax Burden – Tax Foundation, July 2011
- Rio Rancho Ranked America’s 51st Best Place to Live – #51 – CNN Money, 2010
- Rio Rancho Ranked Among Best Small Cities – Money, July 2010
- Four New Mexico Colleges Ranked Among Forbes’ Best – Forbes, August 2010
- Rio Rancho Ranked 83rd for Best Places to Live and Launch – CNN Money, 2008
Climate
- More than 300 days of sunshine each year
- Annual precipitation: 9 inches
- Summer temperatures: 65° – 95°
- Winter temperatures: 23°- 47°
Representative Activity
- Presbyterian Rust Medical Center $150 million
- New UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center $143 million
- Hewlett-Packard technical/sales support center, 218,000 SF, 1,350 jobs
- New UNM West Campus
- Central New Mexico Community College
- New 171,000 SF Lowe’s store
- New Central Business District development, including City Hall and Events Center
- New $30 million Plaza at Enchanted Hills Shopping Center
- New $105 million high school
- New City Main Library
- Indoor Aquatic Recreation Center
For more information about Rio Rancho and Sandoval County, visit sandovaleconomicalliance.org.
