At a Glance
Median Income
$40,354
$22,219 per capita
Home Value
$154,600
Zillow: $256,872
Median Rent
$877/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,030/100K
5,244/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Belen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belen a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belen residents earn a median household income of $40,354 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,219. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belen is $154,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,872. Median rent is $877/month, with 32.7% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Belen reports 2,030 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 434% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,244/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Belen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belen has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population7,427
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,354
Per Capita$22,219
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,600
Rent$877
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$256,872
Housing Units3,179
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent2,030/100K
Property5,244/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,903/100K
Burglary902/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,068 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Belen was founded in 1740.
The median home in Belen was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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