Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
24%
Belen, NM Area Guide
Avg Rent
$567
Population
8,056
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Experience the vibrant culture and tranquil countryside lifestyle of the Hub City
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Interstate
Belen is a small city located about 35 miles down Interstate 25 from Albuquerque. Founded by Spanish colonists in 1740, Belen boasts a rich cultural history which is celebrated by community festivals throughout the year. The Our lady of Belen Fiestas in particular has been a local tradition for more than two centuries, and draws thousands of people from around the state every August.
The community’s location near the geographical center of New Mexico has earned the nickname “The Hub City,” and transportation has served as a major industry in Belen for years. New Mexico Rail Runner offers direct service from Belen to Albuquerque, allowing you to travel by rail to the state’s largest city in about 45 minutes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$36,495
Average: $49,605
Education
1,152
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,797
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Belen, NM is $567 for one bedroom, and $593 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belen has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$567/month
0 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Belen, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
296 Students
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
296 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
203 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
528 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
528 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
112 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,027 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,027 Students
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- Albuquerque International Sunport
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.