Located in the Sandoval County is the third-largest city in New Mexico that goes by the name of Rio Rancho. In the early 1960's this area was just a big open space that was witnessing the initial developments of a planned community. Merely 2 decades later, with the opening of the Intel Corporation plant this city has experienced economic growth at a fast rate and the city's population has grown tremendously. Today this city is home to 87,000 residents of the fastest growing city in the state of New Mexico. This city with its planned residential communities and excellent job industry are attracting more and more people to settle in Rio Rancho every single day.
The presence of many IT companies in Rio Rancho ensures that everyone residing in this city is aware of the importance of education in one's life. To make sure that there are enough educated youths to support the workforce in the future, the Rio Rancho Public Schools with the help of 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and 4 high schools strives hard to provide academic excellence to all. The University of New Mexico and New Mexico Highlands University then take care of the higher education of all the kids once out of High School.
The cars inside the J&R Vintage Auto Museum may be old, but getting to see these vintage beauties in their best condition never gets old. It is pretty tough to catch all these rare cars under one roof and this is not something you should miss when you are here in Rio Rancho. On the other hand if you are looking for outdoor activities and adventure, you should definitely pay a visit to the Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures. You can enjoy kayaking and canoeing along with your family in a safe environment under the observant eyes of trained professionals. If water is not your thing and if you wish you could get a bird's eye view of this magnificent city, there is only one place that offers this in Rio Rancho, Sweet Escape Ballooning. You get a ride in a hot air balloon and go all the way up in the sky to get a 360-degree view of the whole city and its surroundings. Conversely, if you are looking for something inside the city, there are more than 40 parks in this city where you can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities all year long.
When it comes to shopping in Rio Rancho, you will find shops ranging from Dollar General to Walmart all located well within the city limits. And if you are wondering about the choices you will have when you decide to dine out, the options are aplenty. But if you want Italian, seafood and steak all under one roof, then you should definitely pay a visit to the Joe's Pasta House.
This city of Rio Rancho not only provides you with a good house that you can call your home but will also provide you with all the necessary amenities for an upscale lifestyle in one of the many luxury new homes Rio Rancho has to offer. Don't let the sheer size of this city deter your search for a new house. Instead use the New Home Source website to get access to all the available new homes for sale in Rio Rancho, NM. Modify the parameters to match your requirement and you will soon be looking at houses that have the potential to be your new home. Expand your search further to nearby new home communities in the Village of Los Ranchos and Albuquerque. New Home Source allows you to refine your search to find custom home builders in Rio Rancho, NM so you can build on your own lot.
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Stay within your budget. Here are all of the Rio Rancho subdivisions with new homes in affordable price ranges.
Market Overview: New Homes in Rio Rancho, NM
Here is a quick overview of new housing developments in Rio Rancho and the new construction market for new build homes in Rio Rancho:
| City | Rio Rancho |
| State | New Mexico |
| Metro Area | Albuquerque |
| Subdivisions | 26 |
| Move in Ready Homes | 120 |
| Homes Under Construction | 85 |
| Starting Price | $319,900 |
| Average Price | $453,754 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $193 |
| New Home Builders | 14 |
| Builders in Rio Rancho | - Pulte Homes
- Richmond American Homes
- Centex Homes
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Customizable Options in Rio Rancho
| Floor Plans Available | 144 |
| Bedroom Count | 2 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 2 to 4 |
| Square Footage Range | 1,148 to 4,028 sq/ft. |
