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Western Hills Neighborhood Guide Rio Rancho, NM
About
The Western Hills neighborhood in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is a quiet suburban area known for its beautiful views of the Sandia Mountains and proximity to city amenities. The neighborhood lies to the north of Northern Boulevard and east of Unser, a major corridor providing easy access to the rest of Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. Western Hills is also within a short driving distance from the Santa Ana Star Center, a popular venue for concerts and sporting events. The area boasts well-maintained parks, “A”-rated schools, and a thriving community spirit.
What You Will Love About Western Hills, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
- The tranquility and community spirit that gives Western Hills a close-knit feel.
- Proximity to major thoroughfares like Northern Boulevard and Unser, offering easy access to Rio Rancho and Albuquerque.
- The family-friendly environment, with well-maintained parks and "A"-rated schools within the neighborhood.
- Stunning views of the Sandia Mountains, adding to the area's serene and picturesque charm.
What’s Nearby
Western Hills is a stone's throw away from the Santa Ana Star Center, which is a hub for entertainment, including concerts and sporting events. It's also close to Cottonwood Mall, providing residents with easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The neighborhood is a short drive away from several natural attractions, such as the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park and Corrales Bosque trail for biking and hiking enthusiasts.
Lifestyle
Life in Western Hills is characterized by a balance between suburban serenity and city conveniences. Residents enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle, with easy access to parks and hiking trails, coupled with the convenience of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in nearby Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. The strong community spirit also fosters a tight-knit, family-friendly atmosphere.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 62 restaurants, 5 grocery stores, and 3 parks within a mile of the Western Hills neighborhood.
Meal RunnerRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- El Paisano Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- El Comal Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- El Mezquite Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
Walmart SupercenterRetail, Big Box Store, Discount Store
•0.6 miles
901 Unser Blvd SE
- Meal Runner
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- El Paisano Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Max Muscle
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- El Comal Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- El Mezquite Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
Blake's LotaburgerDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail
•0.4 miles
600 Unser Blvd SE
- Taco Mex
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- The Paleta Bar Rio Rancho
Dining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- A Taste Of Haven
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Hi Boba
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Bubble Tea Shop, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Nori Ramen & Sushi Bar
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Japanese Restaurant, Ramen Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Good 2 Go - 580 Unser Boulevard SW, Rio Rancho, NM
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
580 Unser Blvd SE
- Good To Go
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.4 miles
580 Unser Blvd SE
GoodwillCommunity and Government, Organization, Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Pet Palace Groomery
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
2345 Southern Blvd SE
- Dollar Tree
Retail, Discount Store
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Poop Busters
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
764 Littler Dr SE
Western Winds ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.1 miles
2260 Zaragoza Rd SE
- A Park Above
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.5 miles
2441 Westside Blvd SE
- Vista Sandia Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.9 miles
100 Parkside Rd SE
Jump Around New MexicoArts and Entertainment
•0.3 miles
775 Chaps Rd SE
- The Inquisitive
Arts and Entertainment, Gaming Cafe
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Slate Street Billards
Arts and Entertainment, Pool Hall, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Rio Rancho PREMIERE 14
Arts and Entertainment, Movie Theater
•0.7 miles
1000 Legacy Pkwy SE
- D & N Specialties
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.8 miles
1710 Fran Pl SE
- Club Rio Rancho
Arts and Entertainment, Country Club, Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•1.1 miles
500 Country Club Dr SE
ChevronTravel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
580 Unser Blvd SE
- Good 2 Go - 580 Unser Boulevard SW, Rio Rancho, NM
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
580 Unser Blvd SE
- ALON
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
2315 Southern Blvd SE
- Body Glow Tanning Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tanning Salon
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Speedway
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
2101 Southern Blvd SE
- Tommy's Nails & Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
The Sports ClubsSports and Recreation, Sports Club
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Ata Karate
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.4 miles
2345 Southern Blvd SE
- Master Jim's Taekwondo Academy
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.5 miles
2418 Southern Blvd SE
- A C Fire Arms
Sports and Recreation, Gun Range
•0.5 miles
2502 Southern Blvd SE
CurvesSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.5 miles
3301 Southern Blvd SE
Star Heights Rec CenterSports and Recreation, Recreation Center
•0.7 miles
800 Polaris Blvd SE
Slate Street BillardsArts and Entertainment, Pool Hall, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- TitleMax Title Loans
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Apres Ski Bar
•0.5 miles
2104 Southern Blvd SE
- The Local Brewhouse
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
300 Unser Blvd SE
- Chili's Grill & Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
1001 Unser Blvd SE
- Brew Lab 101
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant
•1.2 miles
3301 Southern Blvd SE
- Early Learning Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
2704 Southern Blvd SE
- La Petite Academy
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
2800 Southern Blvd SE
- Pinewood Playhouse Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
2750 Pinewood Dr SE
- Head Start Presbyterian Medical Services
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
32 Unser Blvd NE
- ABC Preschool & Childcare
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.1 miles
1080 15th St SE
Vitalant - Rio RanchoHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.4 miles
2003 Southern Blvd SE
- Rio Rancho Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
2810 Southern Blvd SE
- Rio Rancho Fire Station
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.8 miles
2810 Southern Blvd SE
Western Hills Apartments and Rentals
44 Rental properties in Western 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% |
Western Hills Demographics
Western 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
Western Hills Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Somewhat Bikeable
Western Hills Schools
- 6/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- 7/10
Martin King Jr Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 4/10
Maggie M. Cordova Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades 1-2, 8-9 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-12 • Private
- 7/10
Grades 6-12 • Charter
- 6/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Western Hills
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ventana RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Solar Village-Mid-UnserNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| CabezonNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise Hills CivicNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Rio Rancho EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Vista HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Northern MeadowsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Eagle RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| High ResortNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Loma ColoradoNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Stonebridge PointeNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Corrales HeightsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood MallNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Panorama Heights EastNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Chamiza EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise TerraceNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar NorthNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise HeightsNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,687 | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Skyview AcresNeighborhood in Corrales, New-mexico | $1,479 | -- |
| BroadmoorNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Rancho SerenoNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ventana RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Solar Village-Mid-UnserNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| CabezonNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise Hills CivicNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,250 | 10% |
| Rio Rancho EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Vista HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Northern MeadowsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Eagle RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| High ResortNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | $721 | 0% |
| Loma ColoradoNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,432 | 2% |
| Stonebridge PointeNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Corrales HeightsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood MallNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Panorama Heights EastNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Chamiza EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise TerraceNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar NorthNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise HeightsNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,850 | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Skyview AcresNeighborhood in Corrales, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| BroadmoorNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Rancho SerenoNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ventana RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Solar Village-Mid-UnserNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | $1,095 | -- |
| CabezonNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise Hills CivicNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,384 | 6% |
| Rio Rancho EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Vista HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Northern MeadowsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Eagle RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| High ResortNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | $783 | 0% |
| Loma ColoradoNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,820 | 2% |
| Stonebridge PointeNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Corrales HeightsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood MallNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Panorama Heights EastNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Chamiza EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise TerraceNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar NorthNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise HeightsNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $2,075 | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Skyview AcresNeighborhood in Corrales, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| BroadmoorNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Rancho SerenoNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Ventana RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Solar Village-Mid-UnserNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| CabezonNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise Hills CivicNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $1,532 | 10% |
| Rio Rancho EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Vista HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Northern MeadowsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Eagle RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| High ResortNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | $900 | 0% |
| Loma ColoradoNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar RanchNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | $2,088 | 0% |
| Stonebridge PointeNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Corrales HeightsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Cottonwood MallNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Panorama Heights EastNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Chamiza EstatesNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise TerraceNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Seven Bar NorthNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Paradise HeightsNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| North HillsNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Skyview AcresNeighborhood in Corrales, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| BroadmoorNeighborhood in Rio-rancho, New-mexico | -- | -- |
| Rancho SerenoNeighborhood in Albuquerque, New-mexico | -- | -- |