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Benson, AZ vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Rio Rancho has been positive.
- Rio Rancho has 1.7% less unemployment than Benson.
- Rio Rancho job growth has increased by 10.9% in the past 10 years.
 Benson, AZRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth20.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock4.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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