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Vista Hills Neighborhood Guide Rio Rancho, NM
About
Vista Hills is a thriving neighborhood located in the heart of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This community is known for its beautiful homes and peaceful ambiance. It's strategically located near NM-528 and NM-550, providing easy access to other parts of the city and beyond. The neighborhood is quietly tucked away, yet within a short distance of several commercial and recreational areas.
What You Will Love about Vista Hills, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
- Enjoy picturesque views of the Sandia Mountains, the perfect backdrop for a peaceful suburban lifestyle.
- Vista Hills is recognized for its friendly community spirit and safe, tranquil environment.
- The neighborhood's central location makes it convenient to commute or travel to other parts of Rio Rancho and neighboring Albuquerque.
What’s Nearby
Vista Hills is near a variety of recreational areas, including Haynes Park and the Rio Rancho Sports Complex. The neighborhood is also just a short drive from Cottonwood Mall, a popular shopping destination. For those interested in learning, Vista Hills is close to both Rio Rancho Public Library and University of New Mexico West Campus.
Lifestyle
Living in Vista Hills provides a relaxed and peaceful lifestyle. It's a great place for those who appreciate suburban living with easy access to the city's amenities. The neighborhood offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with several parks and recreational areas nearby.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 17 restaurants, 3 grocery stores, and 4 parks within a mile of the Vista Hills neighborhood.
Albertsons MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
4300 Ridgecrest Dr SE
TargetRetail, Big Box Store
•1.0 mile
4225 Crestview Dr SE
- Kelly Liquors
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.5 miles
111 Rio Rancho Dr NE
- Albertsons Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
4300 Ridgecrest Dr SE
- GNC
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.9 miles
4300 Ridgecrest Dr SE
Oval Dogs CoffeeDining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.6 miles
661 Quantum Rd NE
- Banana Leaf
Dining and Drinking
•0.7 miles
355 State Highway 528 SE
- The Hopper Pub & Pizzeria
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.8 miles
4500 Arrowhead Ridge Dr SE
- The Blue Grasshopper
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.8 miles
4500 Arrowhead Ridge Dr SE
- Wendy's
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.9 miles
233 NM Highway 528 SE
- Papa John's Pizza
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.9 miles
4300 Ridgecrest Dr SE
- Enchantment Pet Resort and Spa
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
580 Quantum Rd NE
- Pet Paradise Rio Rancho
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
580 Quantum Rd NE
- Zoey's TLC Bed & Breakfast for Dogs & Cats
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.7 miles
114 Industrial Park Pl NE
- West Mesa Forestry & Garden
Retail, Garden Center
•0.7 miles
300 Frontage Rd NE
- Circle K
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.9 miles
229 NM Highway 528 SE
- Warhammer
Retail, Hobby Store
•0.9 miles
4300 Ridgecrest Dr SE
Vista Hills ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.2 miles
424 Copper Dr NE
- The Flame Rack
Landmarks and Outdoors
•0.9 miles
804 Chihuahua Rd NE
- Rio Rancho Sports Complex
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•1.0 mile
3501 High Resort Blvd SE
- Loma Colorado Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•1.2 miles
134 Las Medanales Ct NE
CZER Tattoos And ArtArts and Entertainment, Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Body Piercing Shop, Tattoo Parlor
•0.5 miles
103 Rio Rancho Blvd NE
- Mezel Mods
Arts and Entertainment, Arcade
•0.9 miles
504 Frontage Rd NE
- Chill Zone Frozen Yogurt
Arts and Entertainment, Amusement Park, Dining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, Restaurant
•0.9 miles
4320 Ridgecrest Dr SE
Loma Colorado Main LibraryCommunity and Government, Library, Arts and Entertainment
•1.1 miles
755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE
World Tattoo AuthorityBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.4 miles
561 Quantum Rd NE
- La Petite Academy
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
501 Quantum Rd NE
- Enchantment Pet Resort and Spa
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
580 Quantum Rd NE
- Pet Paradise Rio Rancho
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
580 Quantum Rd NE
- Pro Nails & Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.5 miles
111 State Highway 528 NE
- Sun Care Spray Tan & Skin Care Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tanning Salon
•0.5 miles
111 NM Highway 528 NE
CrossFit Rio RanchoSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.5 miles
541 Quantum Rd NE
- Eagle Ridge Gymnastics
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.5 miles
581 Quantum Rd NE
- Cross Fit Hellbox
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.5 miles
581 Quantum Rd NE
- Breeding Monsters
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.5 miles
581 Quantum Rd NE
Cibola Little LeagueSports and Recreation, Sports Club
•0.5 miles
4400 Sundt Rd NE
- Sparrow Dance Productions
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.5 miles
103 Rio Rancho Blvd NE
The Blue GrasshopperDining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.8 miles
4500 Arrowhead Ridge Dr SE
- Banana Leaf Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Dessert Shop, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant
•1.2 miles
355 Rio Rancho Blvd NE
- Bujinkan Dojo
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•1.5 miles
3391 Northern Blvd NE
- La Petite Academy
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
501 Quantum Rd NE
- Discovery Jungle Preschool and Childcare
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
841 Saratoga Dr NE
- Growing Garden Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
841 Saratoga Dr NE
- Shining Stars Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
4477 9th Ave NE
- Loma Colorado Main Library
Community and Government, Library, Arts and Entertainment
•1.1 miles
755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE
- Rio Rancho Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.1 miles
755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE
- Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.6 miles
500 Quantum Rd NE
- Rio Rancho City Office
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.6 miles
500 Quantum Rd NE
Presbyterian Pediatric Urgent Care in Rio Rancho on High Resort BoulevardHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•1.4 miles
4100 High Resort Blvd SE
- Presbyterian Urgent Care in Rio Rancho on High Resort
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.4 miles
4100 High Resort Blvd SE
Vista Hills Apartments and Rentals
22 Rental properties in Vista Hills, Rio Rancho, NM.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 7% | 3% |
| utilities | 2% | 6.2% |
| food | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| transportation | 0.7% | 7.1% |
| healthcare | 4.6% | 1.6% |
Vista Hills Demographics
Vista Hills Reviews
Busy Streets
No
Say 9 of 9 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 9 of 9 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 9 of 9 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 8 of 9 renters
Quiet Area
Yes
Say 8 of 9 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 8 of 9 renters
Vista Hills Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
Vista Hills Schools
- 2/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Public
- 6/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Grades 9-12 • Private
- 7/10
Grades 6-12 • Charter
- 6/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Vista Hills
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Loma ColoradoNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Solar Village-Mid-UnserNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Chamiza EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| High ResortNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| CabezonNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Corrales HeightsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Western HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Rio Rancho EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| River's EdgeNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood MallNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Panorama Heights EastNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Stonebridge PointeNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Skyview AcresNeighborhood in Corrales, New-mexico | $1,479 | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar NorthNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise HeightsNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,687 | -- |
| Paradise TerraceNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| BroadmoorNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood CornersNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Western MeadowsNeighborhood in North-valley, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cabezon-CentexNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Loma ColoradoNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Solar Village-Mid-UnserNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Chamiza EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| High ResortNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | $721 | 0% |
| CabezonNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Corrales HeightsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,432 | 2% |
| Western HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Rio Rancho EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| River's EdgeNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood MallNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Panorama Heights EastNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Stonebridge PointeNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Skyview AcresNeighborhood in Corrales, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar NorthNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise HeightsNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,850 | -- |
| Paradise TerraceNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| BroadmoorNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood CornersNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Western MeadowsNeighborhood in North-valley, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cabezon-CentexNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Loma ColoradoNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Solar Village-Mid-UnserNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | $1,095 | -- |
| Chamiza EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| High ResortNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | $783 | 0% |
| CabezonNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Corrales HeightsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,820 | 2% |
| Western HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Rio Rancho EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| River's EdgeNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood MallNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Panorama Heights EastNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Stonebridge PointeNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Skyview AcresNeighborhood in Corrales, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar NorthNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise HeightsNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $2,075 | -- |
| Paradise TerraceNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| BroadmoorNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood CornersNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Western MeadowsNeighborhood in North-valley, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cabezon-CentexNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Loma ColoradoNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Solar Village-Mid-UnserNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Chamiza EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| High ResortNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | $900 | 0% |
| CabezonNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Corrales HeightsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $2,088 | 0% |
| Western HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Rio Rancho EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| River's EdgeNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood MallNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Panorama Heights EastNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Stonebridge PointeNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Skyview AcresNeighborhood in Corrales, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar NorthNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise HeightsNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise TerraceNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| BroadmoorNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood CornersNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Western MeadowsNeighborhood in North-valley, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cabezon-CentexNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |