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Schertz, TX vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Are people in Rio Rancho older or younger than people in Schertz?
- The Median Age in Rio Rancho is 0.3 years younger than in Schertz.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rio Rancho or Schertz?
- Rio Rancho housing costs are 7.1% less expensive than Schertz housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rio Rancho or Schertz?
- The average commute for residents of Rio Rancho is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Schertz.

Things to do in Schertz?
Schertz, Texas is located in Bexar County providing tourists plenty of activities from visiting Pickrell Park or exploring Cibolo Nature Center to golfing at The Bandit Golf Club plus food spots including Casbeers Café and Cantina.

Things to do in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho is a wonderful city located in New Mexico. It's known for its vast open spaces, exciting culture, and vibrant nightlife. Visitors can explore the local area by taking advantage of outdoor activities like visiting Old San Ysidro Church or playing a game of disc golf at the Riverwalk Disc Golf Park. Culture buffs can visit places like the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and Petroglyph National Monument to gain insight into local culture. After exploring, sample delicious food from restaurants like Rio Rancho Pizzeria or Ichiban Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar. With so much to offer, Rio Rancho is an amazing place to visit for an unforgettable experience!

 Schertz, TXRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock102,403329,725,481
 Median Income$87,492  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Schertz    4 Reviews

I have only lived in Schertz Two years but im beyond ready to leave this area as soon as my kid graduates. Ill just start by saying that there are NO jobs in the  More

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Over 12 years ago

Agree with you completely Tammy. Ready to move out. But we've been here 14 years, including a 2 year overseas stay. The previous mayor,(Baldwin) turned was a charming  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved here from Nashville 15 years ago. Some of the things I like are the mild winters, diversity (but that is changing, good prices on housing, no taxes on food,  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 6 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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