How much do homeowners pay a month in Rio Rancho, NM?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Rio Rancho, NM pay a median of $1,651 (±$42) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $489 (±$17).
70.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Rio Rancho, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,365 in 2015–2019 to $1,651 in 2020–2024 (+21.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,651 (±$42)
- Without a mortgage
- $489 (±$17)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 70.2%
Monthly owner costs in Rio Rancho
| Rio Rancho | Sandoval County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,651 (±$42) | $1,671 (±$41) | $1,564 (±$11) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $489 (±$17) | $475 (±$13) | $451 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 70.2% (±2.3 points) | 61.7% (±1.7 points) | 51.5% (±0.5 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,293 (±$70) | $2,296 (±$59) | $1,731 (±$19) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Rio Rancho, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Sandoval County ($1,671).
It is also higher than in New Mexico ($1,564).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Sandoval County, Rio Rancho ranks 4 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 46 of 175.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Rio Rancho have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,365 (±$24) | $1,651 (±$42) | +21.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,851 (±$44) | $2,293 (±$70) | +23.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $190,800 (±$3,470) | $310,200 (±$7,254) | +62.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Rio Rancho
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho | — | $1,651 (±$42) | — |
| Corrales | 5.1 mi | $2,638 (±$171) | Higher |
| Rio Rancho Estates | 5.7 mi | $1,426 (±$404) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Hills | 6.0 mi | $1,327 (±$198) | Lower |
| Bernalillo | 8.4 mi | $1,376 (±$156) | Lower |
| North Valley | 8.8 mi | $1,723 (±$153) | Not measurably different |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 9.0 mi | $2,340 (±$822) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Ana Pueblo | 11 mi | $496 (±$73) | Lower |
| Albuquerque | 13 mi | $1,604 (±$17) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Paradise Hills, NM ($1,327), Bernalillo, NM ($1,376), Santa Ana Pueblo, NM ($496).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Corrales, NM ($2,638).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Sandoval County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corrales | $2,638 (±$171) |
| 2 | Placitas | $2,318 (±$290) |
| 3 | Algodones | $1,972 (±$369) |
| 4 | Rio Rancho | $1,651 (±$42) |
| 5 | Jemez Springs | $1,452 (±$180) |
| 6 | Rio Rancho Estates | $1,426 (±$404) |
| 7 | Bernalillo | $1,376 (±$156) |
| 8 | San Ysidro | $1,375 (±$428) |
| 9 | Santo Domingo Pueblo | $1,083 (±$699) |
| 10 | San Felipe Pueblo | $1,007 (±$412) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Sandoval County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rio Rancho
What is the average mortgage payment in Rio Rancho?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,651 (±$42) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Rio Rancho?
Owners without a mortgage in Rio Rancho pay a median of $489 (±$17) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Rio Rancho gone up?
In Rio Rancho, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,365 in 2015–2019 to $1,651 in 2020–2024 (+21.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Rancho city, New Mexico
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Rancho city, New Mexico
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Rancho city, New Mexico
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Rancho city, New Mexico
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Rancho city, New Mexico
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Rio Rancho city, New Mexico (place:63460, in state:35).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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