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Rio Rancho, NM vs Bulverde, TX

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- Household income in Bulverde, is 42% more than it is in Rio Rancho and is 31% above the National Average.
- Rio Rancho unemployment rate is 7.6%.
- Bulverde unemployment rate is 5.7%.
 Rio Rancho, NMBulverde, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth37.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$31,797  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$100,419$69,021
 Family Median Income$78,611  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Rio Rancho, NMBulverde, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock2.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.6%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock4.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.9%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock5.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.4%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K15.7%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock28.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K6.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock12.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Rio Rancho, NMBulverde, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance14.7%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock11.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library6.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.5%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.3%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.9%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support27.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.6%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.3%13.1%
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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Reviews for Bulverde    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Everything is paid. Lack of dirt, live on a limestone ridge and drought are reasons to consider relocation. Climate is  More

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If you’re thinking about moving to San Antonio first check out Bulverde. Bulverde Texas is located 23 miles north of downtown San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country. From  More

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