Belen, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
Belen, NM
At a Glance
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)
Is Belen a Good Place to Live?
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 6.2% (72% above 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 $272,375. 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 1,159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 205% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,249/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.