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Living in Belen, NM
Explore Belen and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.4 / 10
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Belen at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population7,450
Median Household Income$42,627
Median Home Value$166,100
Median Gross Rent$916
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment8.0%
Work From Home7.1%
Homeownership73.2%
Housing Vacancy13.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Belen is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Belen and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Belen
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$166,100
Median Gross Rent$916
Homeownership73.2%
Housing Vacancy13.9%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Belen, NM
Median Household Income$42,627
Unemployment8.0%
Work From Home7.1%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Belen and how households are structured
Population7,450
Median Age37.1
Average Household Size2.7
Belen is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Belen
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Belen point to hot summers, cold winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High93.3°F
Average Winter Low19.0°F
Annual Rainfall9.2 in.
Annual Snowfall5.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Belen
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Belen is located in Valencia County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Valencia County.
County Intelligence
Belen & Valencia County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Belen is located in Valencia County, New Mexico.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Belen.
Current NarrowTheList data for Belen shows a population of about 7,450. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Valencia County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Belen.
For someone considering a move to Belen, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.