Solar Village-Mid-Unser has residential subdivisions outside of Albuquerque
Rio Rancho was developed to give Albuquerque commuters more housing options outside the city without sacrificing proximity to parks and shopping. “There are plenty of grocery stores and gyms in Rio Rancho. Everything is right there,” says Toby Rich, an agent with Amazing Properties who has been selling around Albuquerque for five years. “If you want a Trader Joe’s, Sprouts or Whole Foods, you have to go into the city, but there’s still plenty here.” Solar Village-Mid-Unser is a spread-out, primarily residential portion of Rio Rancho and is anchored by main roads like Unser Boulevard. In addition to housing representing many styles and price points, the large neighborhood is close to city and community parks and highly rated schools. Because the community is on the south side of Rio Rancho, it is closer to Albuquerque than northern Rio Rancho neighborhoods like Enchanted Hills and offers a shorter commute.
It is not uncommon to see homes on unpaved roads near Solar Village-Mid-Unser in Rio Rancho.
Solar Village-Mid-Unser has a variety of 20th century and modern homes available.
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Contemporary and 20th-century homes in the New Mexico desert
Solar Village-Mid-Unser mainly consists of residential subdivisions. Most properties in the area are single-family homes, which vary in size and style. Ranch-style homes built in the 1970s and '80s sell for $250,000 to $400,000, while newly constructed, contemporary houses of similar size are $350,000 to $400,000. The area also has Spanish Revival and Pueblo-style residences with tile roofs and stone exteriors. Homes with up to 3,000 square feet sell for $400,000 to $600,000, while those with over 3,000 square feet can be between $600,000 and $1 million. Most of these properties are in organized subdivisions, with small yards with rock gardens, while the neighborhood's west side contains mostly open roads and desert scenery.
Homes in Solar Village-Mid-Unser come in a variety of styles.
Solar Village-Mid-Unser is a short commute from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Rio Rancho Public Schools is Albuquerque’s top district
Rio Rancho Public Schools has an A score from Niche and was named the best-rated school district in the Albuquerque area. Puesta del Sol Elementary School has a B from Niche, while Eagle Ridge Middle School and Rio Rancho High School are both A-minus rated. The high school has over a dozen sports teams with more than 50 state championship titles. A satellite campus for New Mexico Highlands University is based in Rio Rancho, while the University of New Mexico is in Albuquerque. Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is also in Albuquerque and is one of 35 Tribal Colleges and Universities in the country.
Puesta del Sol Elementary School entrance and sign.
Rio Rancho high School was the first high school in Rio rancho and earns an A- from Niche.
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Sports and swimming at Loma Colorado Park and Arroyo De Deportes Park
Small neighborhood parks like Los Milagros Park on Colorado Mountain Road and Loma Colorado Park on Loma Colorado Boulevard are dotted around Solar Village-Mid-Unser. Loma Colorado Park neighbors the Loma Colorado Main Library and Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, an indoor pool complex with water slides and lap lanes. Arroyo de Deportes Park on High Resort Boulevard is home to the Rio Rancho Sports Complex, which includes baseball and softball fields. Across Highway 528, Thomson Fenceline Trail runs through Roadrunner Park and is open for hiking and biking.
Loma Colorado Park is a great place to practice sports in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
The Rio Rancho Sports Complex offers tennis courts, baseball fields, a skate park and more.
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Shops and restaurants on Unser and Southern boulevards
Unser Boulevard runs through the center of the neighborhood and is lined with stores like El Paisano Market and Walmart, as well as houses of worship like The Door Christian Fellowship Church and The Light of Torah. Next to Walmart, Southern Boulevard features local restaurants like Best Lee’s, a casual Chinese eatery, and Joe's Pasta House, a sit-down restaurant known for its lasagna. Turtle Mountain Brewing Company is a brewpub with made-in-house beer and a menu of pizza, calzones and appetizers. Southern Boulevard connects to Ridgecrest Drive and has additional restaurants, as well as Albertsons and Smith's grocery stores. The southern end of Ridgecrest Drive merges into Coors Bypass, where the Cottonwood Mall is located. This Albuquerque mall has two stories of shops selling clothing, shoes and accessories.
Joe's Pasta House is a popular place to eat Italian food in Rio Rancho Estates, New Mexico.
El Paisano Market is a popular place for Mexican inspired ingredients near Northern Meadows
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Highways 448 and 528 lead from Albuquerque and Santa Fe
State Highways 448 and 528 run on the eastern side of Solar Village-Mid-Unser and are direct routes to Albuquerque, 20 miles away. The highways also lead north to Santa Fe, about 60 miles from the neighborhood. Several Rio Metro Regional Transit bus stops are dotted along Southern Boulevard. The transit system offers scheduled bus and train routes throughout Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, most frequently used by workers traveling to Albuquerque medical research laboratories or farther away. “For people commuting to the labs or into Santa Fe, there are a couple of park-and-rides and commuter groups,” Rich says.
Being near the Rio Grande, Corrales is filled with lush foliage and mountain landscapes.
Highway 528 connects Panorama Heights East to Downtown Albuquerque.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
18,786
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,716
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,350
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
24.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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