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Garner, NC vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- The average commute for residents of Rio Rancho is 0.3% longer than it is for residents of Garner.
- 36.5% fewer residents of Rio Rancho work from home compared to residents of Garner.
 Garner, NCRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Commute Mode
 Garner, NCRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.1%0.5%
 Walk2.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.0%9.7%
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 Garner, NCRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock9.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock12.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.1%2.9%
Reviews for Garner    3 Reviews

One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The  More

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I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here  More

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Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener here.  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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