Belen is a city in New Mexico with about 7,427 residents. Belen was founded in 1740 and sits in Valencia County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $40,354. Homes carry a median value of $154,600, and about 75% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (70.4%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Belen — frequently asked
What is the population of Belen, New Mexico?
Belen has a population of about 7,427, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Belen?
The median home value in Belen is $154,600, and the median gross rent is $877/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Belen safe? What is the crime rate?
Belen Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,358 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Belen face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Valencia County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Belen?
Belen has 11 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Belen?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Belen. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.