Why Live in High Resort
High Resort in Rio Rancho is characterized by its tightly packed residential streets featuring detached single-family homes with Pueblo-inspired stucco frames and Spanish tile roofs. The neighborhood is shaded by drought-resistant trees like Chinese pistache and Texas red oak, and many backyards are spacious enough for swimming pools, patios, and gardens. High Resort Boulevard provides access to extensive outdoor recreation, including the Rio Rancho Sports Complex, which hosts Little League games, football, tennis, and soccer. Nearby, the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center offers indoor swimming and kayaking, while the McDermott Athletic Center features batting cages and an ice rink. For shopping and dining, Rio Rancho Marketplace on the east side of the neighborhood includes an Albertsons, Target, and various restaurants like Dion’s Pizza and Whiptail. The Rio Rancho Events Center, located north of High Resort, hosts concerts, comedy shows, and is home to the New Mexico Roadrunners indoor soccer team. Albuquerque, a short drive away, offers additional attractions like museums, art galleries, and Ice Wolves hockey games. High Resort is relatively walkable, but residents typically rely on cars for longer trips, with Pat D’Arco Highway providing a direct route to Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, and Interstate 25 for Santa Fe commutes. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Rio Rancho Elementary, Rio Rancho Middle, and Rio Rancho High School, all within close proximity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is High Resort a good place to live?
High Resort is a good place to live. High Resort is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. High Resort is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. High Resort has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $108,833 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 33.5% of residents. A majority of residents in High Resort are home owners, with 36.4% of residents renting and 63.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving High Resort can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
High Resort neighborhood guide.
Is High Resort, NM a safe neighborhood?
High Resort, NM is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in High Resort?
The median home price in High Resort is $445,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $89,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,260 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $97K a year to afford the median home price in High Resort. The average household income in High Resort is $109K.
What are the best public schools in High Resort?
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Home Trends in High Resort, NM
On average, homes in High Resort, Rio Rancho sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in High Resort, Rio Rancho over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$445,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$445,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%