Rio Communities
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Rio Communities is a small, tranquil municipality just south of Albuquerque, offering a relaxed suburban lifestyle and access to green spaces. With a close-knit community and rural charm, it's ideal for families and retirees seeking affordable living near nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
4,926
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.65°, -106.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,980
Local Cost
$1,220
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-17.8°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
271 mm
Internet Speed
253 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
40.0
Airport
ABQ
Distance
45 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.