Groveland, FL vs Rio Rancho, NM
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Groveland
68
#1356 nationally
Rio Rancho
68.7
#1300 nationally
Groveland leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.7). Rio Rancho leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 33.2 min). Rio Rancho leads in cost of living index (102 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Groveland, FL | Rio Rancho, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1356) | 68.7 (#1300) |
| Population | 23,628 | 110,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,644 | $364,155 |
| Median Household Income | $84,347 | $78,978 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 16 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.7 | D+5.8 |
Data coverage note: Groveland is missing data for 1 metric that Rio Rancho has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68 Score
Groveland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,644
Population
23,628
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$84,347
Southeast
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D+
68.7 Score
Rio Rancho, NM
Mid-size New Mexico city with community character
Median Home
$364,155
Population
110,660
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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