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Rio Communities, New Mexico real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Rio Communities, NM (Valencia County) — Census median home value $200,000, county listing prices up about 4.6% over the past year.
Rio Communities, NM is in Valencia County, New Mexico — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,924, with a median household income of $46,223. Census data puts Rio Communities's median home value at $200,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Valencia County's current median listing price runs $374,950, up about 4.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Rio Communities market snapshot
Population
4,924
Median Household Income
$46,223
Median Home Value (city)
$200,000
Median Listing Price (Valencia County)
$374,950
Median Gross Rent
$870/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.6%
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What makes Rio Communities different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rio Communities's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $200,000. Separately, Valencia County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $374,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Valencia County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.78% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Rio Communities has an estimated population of 4,924 and a median household income of $46,223, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Rio Communities's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Rio Communities FAQ
What are home values like in Rio Communities, NM?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Rio Communities's median home value at $200,000. Valencia County's current median listing price runs $374,950, up about 4.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Rio Communities, NM?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rio Communities's population at approximately 4,924.
What's the median rent in Rio Communities, NM?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rio Communities at approximately $870 per month.
What is the median household income in Rio Communities, NM?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rio Communities at approximately $46,223.
Is the Rio Communities housing market growing?
Valencia County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.78% annual change in 2025.
Is Rio Communities, NM affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Rio Communities's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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