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    City vs city

    Rio Rancho, NM vs South Valley, NM

    Rio RanchoSouth Valley
    Population106,53336,605
    Population growth (1 yr)2.1%-2.6%
    Median home value$273,300$205,200
    Median rent$1,481$942
    Household income$85,755$51,062
    Unemployment4.8%5.5%
    Bachelor's degree+21%9%
    State crime /100k2,9992,999

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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