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Albuquerque

Rio Communities

#35 in Best Places to Retire in New Mexico
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 reviews
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Rio Communities is a suburb of Albuquerque with a population of 4,568. Rio Communities is in Valencia County. Living in Rio Communities offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Rio Communities and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Rio Communities...
    Population
    4,568
    Suburb of
    Albuquerque
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $140,000
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $968
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      7%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      26%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      42%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      12%
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    Working in Rio Communities

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $34,281
    National
    $62,843
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