Belen, NM

Living in Belen

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 33
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 7
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 9
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Schools 1
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Residents

7.4k Population +148 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracial1%
Native American11%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$3.7k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government19%
Private sector59%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office18%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value -$8.7k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$637 Median Monthly Rent +$132 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Utility gas79%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Belen

United States45
New Mexico61
Albuquerque Metro Area87
Valencia County86

Property Crime in Belen

United States48
New Mexico62
Albuquerque Metro Area93
Valencia County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 5
Feb 36 1 4
Mar 42 1 3
Apr 50 0 1
May 59 1 0
Jun 68 1 0
Jul 71 2 0
Aug 69 2 0
Sep 63 2 0
Oct 52 1 1
Nov 41 1 2
Dec 32 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Belen

Inland Flooding58
Tornado4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Belen, NM

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Belen, NM

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Del Rio Academy
4 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Belen, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Belen, NM

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Presbyterian Hospital
29 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Belen, NM

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Roswell Air Center
162 miles, SE
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