Electricity rates in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM ranks 1 of 10 New Mexico cities for the newest homes (median year built 2000). Rio Rancho, New Mexico has 106,533 residents in 39,192 households; 13.8% heat with electricity.
Rio Rancho on the map
Sandoval County, with Rio Rancho marked
Housing and heating in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM: 5,293 of 40,640 homes were built before 1980 and 20,038 in 2000 or later. Rio Rancho, NM has 35,684 detached houses, 1,913 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 776 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Rio Rancho, NM
% of homes by decade built, Rio Rancho, NM
- 0pre-40
- 040s
- 150s
- 260s
- 1070s
- 1980s
- 1990s
- 3200s
- 1510s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Rio Rancho, NM
| Rio Rancho, NM | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, NM, median year built | 2000 | 1996 | +4 years | 1 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, built before 1980 | 13.0% | 20.5% | -7.5 points | 10 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, built 2000 or later | 49.3% | 42.4% | +6.9 points | 1 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, detached houses | 87.8% | 83.9% | +3.9 points | 1 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 4.7% | 3.6% | +1.1 points | 9 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, mobile homes | 1.9% | 7.3% | -5.4 points | 10 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, renter households | 17.8% | 16.4% | +1.4 points | 10 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, median home value | $273,300 | $282,300 | -$9,000 | 2 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, median gross rent a month | $1,481 | $1,408 | +$73 | 1 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, people per household | 2.70 | 2.70 | +0.00 | 4 of 10 |
Facts about Rio Rancho
- Residents of Rio Rancho, NM, ACS 2023
- 106,5332 of 10 New Mexico cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Rio Rancho, NM
- $85,7551 of 10 of those cities
- Households in Rio Rancho, NM
- 39,1922.72 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Rio Rancho, NM
- 82.2%32,232 owners and 6,960 renter households
- Housing units in Rio Rancho, NM
- 40,6401,448 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Rio Rancho, NM
- 13.8%5,410 of 39,192 homes
- Land area of Rio Rancho, NM
- 103.4 sq mi1,030.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Rio Rancho, NM
- 1.4% to 1.6%at 654 kWh a month over the $85,755 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Rio Rancho, NM
- 33NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 31.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Rio Rancho, NM
- 20005,293 of 40,640 homes (13.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Rio Rancho, NM
- $273,300$1,481 gross rent a month, 6.50% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM: 39,192 households at $982 a year per home for electricity (Sandoval County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $38.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,781 a year per household.
| Group in Rio Rancho, NM | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Rio Rancho, NM median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, NM, all households | 39,192 | $982 | $38.5 million | 1.15% |
| Rio Rancho, NM, homeowners | 32,232 | $1,047 | $33.7 million | 1.22% |
| Rio Rancho, NM, renters | 6,960 | $703 | $4.9 million | 0.82% |
Who lives in Rio Rancho: income, cars, homes
In Rio Rancho, NM, 5,760 of 39,192 households earn under $35,000, 11,471 $35,000-$75,000, 14,653 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,308 $150,000 or more. 8,306 residents of Rio Rancho, NM live below the poverty line, and the median age is 39.0. In Rio Rancho, NM, 1,007 households own no vehicle and 27,174 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Rio Rancho, NM homes: 33,473 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,546 none or one, median 6.0 rooms. Of 49,489 workers in Rio Rancho, NM, 6,849 work from home, 36,872 drive alone, 321 ride transit and 451 walk. In Rio Rancho, NM, 3,433 of 6,627 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 12,508 households moved in since 2018 and 5,873 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Rio Rancho, NM
| Rio Rancho, NM | Value | Rank in New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, NM, households under $35,000 | 14.7% | 10 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, households $150,000 or more | 18.6% | 2 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, residents below poverty | 7.8% | 10 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, median age | 39.0 | 3 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 82.4% | 1 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, households without a vehicle | 2.6% | 10 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, households with 2+ vehicles | 69.3% | 1 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, workers at home | 13.8% | 2 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, cost-burdened renters | 51.8% | 3 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, moved in since 2018 | 31.9% | 8 of 10 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, moved in before 2000 | 15.0% | 10 of 10 |
Outage risk around Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 28 wind and 5 tornado, 31.0 per 100,000 residents of 106,533. Top gust near Rio Rancho, NM: 61 knots, 70 mph. Damage near Rio Rancho, NM: $105K.
Reports within 15 miles of Rio Rancho, NM
wind and tornado reports, Rio Rancho, NM
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- 2'16
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- 6'18
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- 4'24
- 7'25
| Rio Rancho, NM | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2020 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Rio Rancho, NM, 2025 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Who supplies Rio Rancho
Sandoval County lists 4 utilities for Rio Rancho, NM (106,533 residents): homes pay 15.36 to 17.16 cents per kWh, about $100 to $112 a month at 654 kWh, 1.4% to 1.6% of the $85,755 Rio Rancho median income. Sandoval County page.
Analyst note on Rio Rancho
Household income in Rio Rancho, NM is $85,755; 32,232 of its 39,192 households own. Rio Rancho, NM counts 106,533 residents in 39,192 households, on 103.4 square miles. 5,410 of the 39,192 occupied homes in Rio Rancho, NM heat with electricity.
Rio Rancho, NM has 40,640 housing units, 1,448 of them vacant or seasonal. Rio Rancho, NM ranks 1 of 10 New Mexico cities for the highest median rent ($1,481 a month). Rio Rancho, NM ranks 1 of 10 New Mexico cities for the lowest share of renters (18%).
Rio Rancho, NM ranks 1 of 10 New Mexico cities for median household income ($85,755).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Rio Rancho
Compare Rio Rancho with nearby cities
| City near Rio Rancho, NM | Distance from Rio Rancho | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, NM (this page) | 0 mi | 106,533 | $85,755 | 2000 | $273,300 | 33 | 13.8% |
| Albuquerque, NM | 12.8 mi south | 562,488 (+455,955) | $65,604 (-$20,151) | 1982 (-18 yr) | $266,700 (-$6,600) | 61 (+28) | 12.8% (-1.0 pts) |
| South Valley, NM | 19.1 mi south | 36,605 (-69,928) | $51,062 (-$34,693) | 1968 (-32 yr) | $205,200 (-$68,100) | 53 (+20) | 7.0% (-6.8 pts) |
| Santa Fe, NM | 48.0 mi northeast | 88,224 (-18,309) | $70,110 (-$15,645) | 1985 (-15 yr) | $411,500 (+$138,200) | 9 (-24) | 16.2% (+2.3 pts) |
| Farmington, NM | 131.0 mi northwest | 46,339 (-60,194) | $63,745 (-$22,010) | 1982 (-18 yr) | $225,400 (-$47,900) | 25 (-8) | 5.0% (-8.8 pts) |
| Alamogordo, NM | 171.2 mi south | 31,063 (-75,470) | $52,515 (-$33,240) | 1979 (-21 yr) | $163,600 (-$109,700) | 25 (-8) | 6.5% (-7.3 pts) |
ZIP codes in Rio Rancho
| ZIP area touching Rio Rancho, NM | Share of the ZIP's land inside Rio Rancho | Share of Rio Rancho's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 87144 (Rio Rancho, NM) | 61.3% | 59.5% |
| 87124 (Rio Rancho, NM) | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| 87121 (Rio Rancho, NM) | 4.2% | 13.7% |
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Questions on Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho: what is the electricity rate?
Rio Rancho, NM has no price of its own; its 106,533 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 654 kWh month costs $100 to $112.
Rio Rancho: how does it rank among New Mexico cities?
Rio Rancho, NM: rank 2 of 10 by its 106,533 residents, rank 1 of 10 by $85,755 median income.
Rio Rancho: how many homes heat with electricity?
Rio Rancho, NM: 5,410 of 39,192 occupied homes, 13.8%; Sandoval County 12.9%.
Rio Rancho: how much income goes to electricity?
At 654 kWh a month, 1.4% to 1.6% of the $85,755 median income in Rio Rancho, NM.
Rio Rancho: damaging storms reported nearby?
33 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Rio Rancho, NM, 2015 to 2025, 31.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho, NM: median home built 2000; 5,293 of 40,640 homes (13.0%) predate 1980, 35,684 are detached and 1,913 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Rio Rancho, NM earn under $35,000?
5,760 of 39,192, against 7,308 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Rio Rancho, NM live below the poverty line?
8,306 residents.
How many Rio Rancho, NM households have no car?
1,007 households; 27,174 have two or more.