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Becenti, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 330 sunny days/yr
2,147 Violent Crime/100K 10,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
2,147/100K
465% above
10,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
35.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
28.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr

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
139%
Crime
565%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Becenti a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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.

Safety & Crime

Becenti reports 2,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 465% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,577/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population274
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$15,796
Unemployment5.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent2,147/100K
Property10,577/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
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
Broadband61.0%
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.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.