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Rio Rancho, New Mexico · ZIP 87144

Rio Rancho — ZIP 87144

Crime DataSchools

Rio Rancho (87144) scores 79/100 — Good for Rio Rancho. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $378K.

79OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$378K
Median rent$2,124/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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78▼1 vs here
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40▼39 vs here
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$378K

Median Rent

$2,124/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

390

Violent Crime

113

Property Crime

277

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sandoval County, New Mexico (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,024
45%
44%
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE06–08931
45%
54%
SANDIA VISTA ELEMENTARYPK–05713
42%
50%
ENCHANTED HILLS ELEMENTARYKG–05673
40%
42%
CIELO AZUL ELEMENTARYKG–05640
38%
43%
VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARYKG–05786
37%
49%
COLINAS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYKG–05540
33%
41%
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL09–122,596
26%
49%
SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATIONKG–08222
17%
32%
EXPLORE ACADEMY - RIO RANCHOKG–07430Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

49,976

Median Income

$95K

Homeownership

86%

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 87144 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 87144 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 87144 is approximately $378K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 87144 in Rio Rancho has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.