Belen, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Belen, New Mexico Summary
Life in Belen research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Belen over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Belen:
The population in Belen is 7,374.
The median home value in Belen is $102,100.
The median income in Belen is $36,954.
The cost of living in Belen is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Belen is $776.
The unemployment rate in Belen is 11.2%.
The poverty rate in Belen is 20.6%.
Table Of Contents
Belen SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
8
Belen, NM Crime Report
415
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,563.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
139.35%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belen / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 415 | 5,563.0 | 3,620.2 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 82 | 1,099.2 | 778.3 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 13.4 | 7.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 40.2 | 99.0 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 74 | 992.0 | 615.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 333 | 4,463.8 | 2,841.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 128 | 1,715.8 | 648.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 166 | 2,225.2 | 1,765.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 522.8 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Belen, NM Cost Of Living
86
Belen's Overall Cost Of Living
Belen's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Belen | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 88 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
Belen, NM Photos
Rankings for Belen in New Mexico
Map Of Belen, NM
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Population over time in Belen
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,476 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 7,106 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 7,125 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,184 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 7,209 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 7,249 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,269 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 7,267 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 7,274 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,255 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belen
| Race | Belen | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.0% | 36.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 8.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 65.9% | 49.6% | 18.4% |
Gender in Belen
| Gender | Belen | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belen for adults over 25
| Education | Belen | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Belen, New Mexico
| Income | Belen | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.7% | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.7% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 17.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.4% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
