Question 1

Is 87124 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87124 in Rio Rancho has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Rio Rancho city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 87124 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 87124?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87124 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 87124. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 87124 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Rio Rancho. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 87124?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 87124 is approximately $351K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 87124 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 87124 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 87124 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87124 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Rio Rancho. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 87124 scores similarly to the middle tier of Rio Rancho neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Rio Rancho — ZIP 87124

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
RIO RANCHO ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
PUESTA DEL SOL ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
LINCOLN MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
MARTIN KING JR ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
ERNEST STAPLETON ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
RIO RANCHO HIGH	09–12	—	—	—
MAGGIE CORDOVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
RIO RANCHO CYBER ACADEMY	06–12	—	—	—
JOE HARRIS ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
THE ASK ACADEMY	06–12	—	—	—