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Belen, NM


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Belen, New Mexico

Belen, New Mexico is 30 miles S of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is in Valencia county. The city is part of the Albuquerque metro area. The population of Belen is 6,901.

The People and Families of Belen

In Belen, about 47% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Belen.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belen had a median family income of $30,765.

Political Inclinations

Among Belen political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Belen Housing

Of the housing in Belen, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Belen, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Belen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Belen Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Belen Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Belen, NM

Comparing Belen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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