Living in Rio Communities, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio Communities · Census data 2020–2024
Rio Communities has 4,925 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $46,035 (28% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $205,900, the median rent is $1,055/month.
Rio Communities at a glance
- Population
- 4,925
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $46,035State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $205,900State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,055/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rio Communities a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 16.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rio Communities
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio Communities the median home value is $205,900, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,203 a month in housing costs.
Rio Communities median household income
The median household income in Rio Communities is $46,035 and the income per person is $21,949. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Rio Communities: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,009
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.76
Rio Communities demographics
- Population
- 4,925
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 1,777
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio Communities ›
Education in Rio Communities
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Rio Communities have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio Communities
- Unemployment rate
- 16.1%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Rio Communities vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Communities | 4,925 | $46,035 | $205,900 | $1,055 |
| Jarales | 2,144 | $55,676 | — | $623 |
| Sausal | 602 | $65,071 | $254,800 | — |
| Adelino | 686 | $110,391 | $222,000 | — |
| Pueblitos | 595 | $43,466 | $116,700 | — |
| Madrone | 295 | $18,704 | $49,800 | $1,153 |
| Tome | 1,723 | $85,448 | $269,300 | $1,385 |
| Los Chaves | 4,838 | $79,662 | $285,700 | $833 |
| Casa Colorada | 351 | $47,310 | $235,400 | — |
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Rio Communities ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Rio Communities: FAQ
What is the median household income in Rio Communities, NM?
The median household income in Rio Communities is $46,035, 28% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rio Communities?
The median home value in Rio Communities is $205,900, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Rio Communities?
The median gross rent in Rio Communities is $1,055 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Rio Communities, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Rio Communities?
The median age in Rio Communities is 47.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Rio Communities?
The average commute to work in Rio Communities is 25 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio Communities?
The unemployment rate in Rio Communities is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio Communities?
25.1% of adults in Rio Communities have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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