Rio Rancho population has grown dramatically over the last ten years, moving ahead of Santa Fe to become New Mexico’s 3rd largest city.
Here’s a breakdown of the population for the largest 4 cities in New Mexico including the amount of growth experienced over the last 10 years:
| Population | Rank | Change | |
| Albuquerque | 545,852 | 1 | +22 |
| Las Cruces | 97,618 | 2 | +31 |
| Rio Rancho | 87,521 | 3 | +69 |
| Santa Fe | 67,947 | 4 | +9 |
The city of vision also experienced the highest percentage of population growth (+69%) from 2000 to 2010. Los Lunas was the second fastest growing city in New Mexico (+48).
In addition to increasing population there are an increasing number of jobs in Rio Rancho thanks to these contruction projects:
- Rio Rancho Presbyterian Hospital
- UNM/Sandoval County Regional Medical Center
- Premiere Cinemas 14 Screen Theater near Cabezon
Increasing population and increasing jobs makes buying Rio Rancho NM Real Estate smarter than ever!
Call me, Albuquerque Real Estate Agent Rich Cederberg, at 505.803.5012 for mroe infornation about Rio Rancho Real Estate.
About Rich Cederberg
Albuquerque real estate agent Rich Cederberg sells Albuquerque homes for sale including single family homes, townhomes and condos in the Albuquerque Metro Area for eXp Realty. Call him at (505) 803-5012.
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