The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 87144 sells for about $430,000, or $217 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.12% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 87144 — Rio Rancho
The 87144 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand continues to be driven by families seeking suburban housing, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking suburban living with modern amenities, good school access, and a quieter environment compared to the urban core of Albuquerque.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 87144, Sandoval County NM
Rio Rancho is generally considered one of the safer communities in the Albuquerque metropolitan area, with crime rates consistently trending lower than the city of Albuquerque proper.
The area is served by Rio Rancho Public Schools, which generally maintains a stable reputation with several schools receiving average to above-average ratings in state accountability metrics.
The region faces moderate risks from high winds and potential wildfire exposure in wildland-urban interface areas, with standard insurance requirements for flood zones in specific low-lying drainage areas.
Economic momentum is driven by the expansion of the Rio Rancho business corridor, proximity to the Intel semiconductor facility, and ongoing residential development in the northern reaches of the city.
Property taxes are administered by Sandoval County based on assessed values; the area includes various school district and municipal levies, with no state-level property tax.
Residents primarily commute via NM-528 and US-550 toward Albuquerque's employment hubs, with typical drive times ranging from 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features extensive access to the Rio Rancho Bosque, numerous neighborhood parks, and proximity to the A Park Above facility, with regional shopping centers located along the main arterial corridors.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with rents showing stability following recent inflationary pressures.
The local economy is anchored by the Intel Corporation facility, healthcare services, and a growing retail and service sector supporting the suburban population.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major corridors including NM-528 and US-550 connecting to the broader Albuquerque transit network.
Development is focused on master-planned residential growth and commercial infill along the Unser Boulevard and NM-528 corridors.
The Sandoval County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated annually based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Rio Rancho Public Schools district taxes and various municipal utility and flood control assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind risk factors, with standard coverage widely available.
New Mexico has seen modest net domestic migration gains, with Rio Rancho serving as a primary destination for families relocating from within the state and from neighboring regions.
New Mexico is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement detailing known material defects to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Smith's4.210.1 mi
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A highly-rated, inclusive community park featuring extensive play areas and walking paths.
A major venue hosting sports, concerts, and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.