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Houses in Rio Communities, NM (Valencia County) — Census median home value $200,000, county listing prices up about 4.6% over the past year. Market data for Rio Communities houses and the broader area.
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Rio Communities, NM is in Valencia County, New Mexico — this guide covers houses in Rio Communities and the whole local market: 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 houses at a median value of $200,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Valencia County's current median listing price runs $374,950, up about 4.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Rio Communities housing market
Rio Communities is in Valencia County, New Mexico. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rio Communities and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$200,000
Population (Census ACS)
4,924
Median household income
$46,223
County price trend (2025)
4.78% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Rio Communities market snapshot
Population
4,924
County
Valencia County
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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Places around Rio Communities
County guide: Valencia County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Rio Communities.
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Nearby communities include Jarales, Sausal, Adelino, Pueblitos, Madrone, Tome, Los Chaves, Casa Colorada, Las Maravillas, Monterey Park, El Cerro, El Cerro Mission, Belen, Valencia, Los Lunas, Peralta.
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Valencia market data
Nearby city · ~11.2 mi
Los Lunas market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Veguita (~9.5 mi), Las Nutrias (~12.5 mi), Abeytas (~13.6 mi), Isleta (~17.9 mi), Manzano (~19.8 mi), La Joya (~22.0 mi), Pajarito Mesa (~23.3 mi), Torreon (~24.2 mi), Punta de Agua (~24.3 mi), Tajique (~24.9 mi), South Valley (~25.2 mi), Mountainair (~28.4 mi), Deer Canyon (~29.0 mi), San Acacia (~29.0 mi), Kirtland AFB (~29.2 mi), Alamillo (~29.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Rio Communities data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,924
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$200,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$46,223
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$870
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.78%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$374,950
Census place type
city
County
Valencia County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.69 sq mi
Census GEOID
3563145
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Rio Communities
Schools
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 16 schools, 8,234 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Valencia addresses may be served by LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Rio Communities FAQ
What are houses worth in Rio Communities, NM?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rio Communities at $200,000. Valencia County's current median listing price runs $374,950, up about 4.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Rio Communities, NM?
For owner-occupied houses in Rio Communities, Census ACS data shows a median value of $200,000. Active listing prices in Valencia County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Rio Communities, NM?
Rio Communities houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Valencia County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
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.
What school district serves Rio Communities, NM?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many Rio Communities addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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