Becenti, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
274 Population 291/sq mi density
$53,200 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Becenti, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$53,200
81% below
Zillow: $218,536
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
35.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
28.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Becenti Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Becenti's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
19%
Rent
60%
Poverty
284%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
369%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Becenti a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Becenti is $53,200 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $692/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

0.0% of adults in Becenti hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Becenti has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population274
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$15,796
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty35.2%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

Home Value$53,200
Rent$692
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units76
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking28.5%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain8.9 in/yr
Elevation6,584 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute30 min
Broadband54.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Becenti was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.