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Belen
  • Suburb of Albuquerque, NM
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Suburb
Albuquerque

Belen

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Belen is a suburb of Albuquerque with a population of 7,374. Belen is in Valencia County. Living in Belen offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Belen and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Belen are above average.
    About Belen...
    Population
    7,374
    Suburb of
    Albuquerque
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $102,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $776
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,903
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      112.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      902.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,693.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      648.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      11%
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    Working in Belen

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,954
    National
    $69,021
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