Checked
Rio Communities, NM
City in Valencia County, New Mexico.
Population
4,925
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
640
ZIP codes
0
Rio Communities and its ZIP codes
Rio Communities at a glance
- Rio Communities is about 37 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 47th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $46,035 a year, 28% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,900 (17% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,055 a month.
Local data for Rio Communities, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rio Communities, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,035
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$205,900
Median rent
$1,055/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,232), German Americans (399), Swedish Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Rio Communities.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,401
17,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$500M
FY 2026, $6,567 per person
How people get to work
Rio Communities, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rio Communities, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,142
6.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
9.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rio Communities, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Rio Communities
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SausalCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.2 |
| JaralesCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 8.7 |
| AdelinoCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3 |
| MadroneCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.1 |
| PueblitosCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| BelenCity | 6 mi | 19 |
| Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| TomeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 11.4 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.6 |
| VeguitaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.2 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 5.9 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Los LunasVillage | 12 mi | 20.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rio Communities, NM in?
- Rio Communities is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Rio Communities, NM?
- About 4,925 people live in Rio Communities, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rio Communities?
- Nearby places include Sausal (3.5 mi), Jarales (3.7 mi), Adelino (4.4 mi), Madrone (4.6 mi), Pueblitos (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023