Rio Rancho, Pomona, CA
Rio Rancho at a Glance
Rio Rancho is ranked #3 of 8 neighborhoods in Pomona with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.5/5, 2nd of 8 in Pomona). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.6/5).
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Rio Rancho covers the west side of Pomona where the city meets Cal Poly and the freeways, a patchwork of neighborhoods around Temple Avenue, Mission Boulevard and the old Spadra area. It is more a collection of pockets than one place, and its identity comes from what surrounds it. Kellogg Park and Cesar Chavez Park serve the residential blocks, and Westmont Park on West 9th Street covers the northern end. On the southern slopes, Country Crossing Park and the Eagle Scout Trail off Appian Way give access to the hills that roll toward Phillips Ranch. Housing runs from modest single-family homes on the flatter streets near Mission Boulevard to newer tract homes on the hillside streets in the south. Apartments and condos sit closer to Temple Avenue and the campus. The food scene reflects the area's mix. Seafood City on Surveyor Street is a Filipino supermarket with prepared food counters, and Heartland Organic, a natural foods store on Producer Way, sits nearby. Along West Mission Boulevard, Ardaya's and Kaya Asian Cuisine are neighborhood regulars. Cal Poly Pomona is right next door, and the university Farm Store on University Drive is the place for fruit grown on campus and fresh orange juice. The Rio Rancho Road shopping area to the south in South Pomona has WinCo and more chain restaurants. Freeways are the main tradeoff. The 57, 60 and 10 converge here, which is good for commuting in any direction but means traffic noise on some blocks and long drives around interchanges to reach nearby spots. Still, when the Seafood City lot fills up on a Saturday, Rio Rancho has a busy, lived-in pace.
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Rio Rancho Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 2.6
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Schools Serving Rio Rancho
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Westmont Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Decker Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Ranch Hills Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Marshall Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Fremont Academy of Engineering and Design | Middle | 7-12 | |
| Lorbeer Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Ganesha High | High | 9-12 | |
| Diamond Ranch High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Rio Rancho a good place to live?
Rio Rancho ranks 3rd of 8 neighborhoods in Pomona with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.6/5).
Is Rio Rancho safe?
Rio Rancho, Pomona scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 8 neighborhoods in Pomona.
Which schools serve Rio Rancho?
Schools serving Rio Rancho, Pomona include Kellogg Polytechnic Elementary (1.7/5), Westmont Elementary (2.4/5), Decker Elementary (2.5/5), Ranch Hills Elementary (3.2/5) and Marshall Middle (2.8/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho, Pomona receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 8 in Pomona. Summer days run 61° to 87°F and winter days 45° to 67°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 16 inches a year.
Is Rio Rancho walkable to shops and restaurants?
Rio Rancho, Pomona scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.6 out of 5, 7th of 8 in Pomona.
What is Rio Rancho known for?
Rio Rancho, Pomona is associated with Seafood City, Spadra Cemetery and Kellogg Park.
How does Rio Rancho compare to other Pomona neighborhoods?
Rio Rancho ranks 3rd of 8 neighborhoods in Pomona. It ranks 2nd of 8 in Pomona for safety (3.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Pomona are South Pomona and Ganesha.
What are the downsides of living in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho, Pomona scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.6/5).
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