Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
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Coffee Shop
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Coffee Shop
C&C Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Harvey House Museum
Museum
Valencia County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Through the Flower Art Space
Art Gallery
ATSF M-1
Attraction
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (12) F
Blake's Lotaburger
Fast Food
Kelly Liquor
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Hardkor Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Panadería Belén
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Mathews Meat Processing
Butcher
Parks (25) A+
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Anna Becker Park
Park
Jose Gallegos Park
Park
El Corazon de Belen Garden Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Park
Rosedale Park
Park
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Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Shops (24) A+
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Trend One
Clothing
Bealls
Department Store
Culps Western Wear
Clothing
Amor Flowers and Gifts
Florist
Books on Becker
Books
Reydar's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Tabet Lumber & Concrete True Value
Home Improvement
Hub Furniture & Carpet Co
Furniture
Davis Floral
Florist
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Buddy's Home Furnishings
Furniture
Hair Innovations
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Discount Mattress and Furnaiture
Furniture
Adam's Nice and Fresh Meat Market
Convenience Store
Snip Ends Family Haircuts
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute D

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Belen.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations
D-
Belen
Transit Station
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Belen is 88/100 - which is 5% lower than New Mexico.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C-
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crime F

Belen crime rates are 5,563 per 100k, which is 48% higher than New Mexico
Property Crime
4,464 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,099 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Belen is $35,448 - which is 22% lower than New Mexico.
Med. Household Income
$35,448
F
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
F
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health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Belen Fire Department East Side Station
Fire Station
Chiropractic Office
Clinic
Belen Fire Department Main Station
Fire Station
Belen Fire Marshal
Fire Station
Belen Police Department
Police
Ambercare
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rio Grande Estates Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Hospital
PMG Urgent Care in Belen
Clinic
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Jarales Fire Department
Fire Station
Belen Fire Department Alexander Airport Substation
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A

Belen home prices are $105,200 - which is 35% lower than New Mexico
Home Price
$105,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
6%
B
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools F

The Belen graduation rate is 72% - which is 10% lower than New Mexico
School Test Scores
27%
F
High School Grad. Rates
72%
D-
Elementary Schools (10) C-
Rio Grande Elementary
Central Elementary
The Family School
Jaramillo Elementary
St Mary'S Catholic School Belen
Canon Christian Academy
La Merced Elementary
Gil Sanchez Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Belen Infinity High
Belen High
Canon Christian Academy
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ratings D-

Belen has an overall rating of 52% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
D
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
F
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Belen is the worst 1 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 25, 2024) The place is a drug infested dump. Crime is awful and it’s definitely not a place most would feel safe. Our school system ranks near last in state education, and we’re already dead last in state rankings for public education 50/50. No opportunity in Belen. Most the stores hav ...Read More e all the products locked away for a reason. Most who live here struggle with some form of addiction. Alcoholics in every household. If you have kids don’t ever move here. The homeless population is now worse than ever. Read Less
Horrible place to grow up 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 22, 2022) People are insanely rude, condescending, and arrogant. The city itself is an up and coming ghost town. What is left is ghetto. There is little in the way of opportunity. The best piece of advice I ever received is get out... And I'm so glad I did! ...Read More Read Less
Where do these yahoos het their numbers?? 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 14, 2018) These numbers are so far off I have no idea where area vibe comes up with this garbage. The administration before this one brought in over 200 great jobs to the Belen area. Yet it shows F in employment, crime, housing...seriously??!! What is wrong with these people??!! Where do ...Read More they get these numbers from??? They also brought in Westway homes and existing homes are quite reasonable. Schools could use a little work but they are great schools with excellent private schools. So when you look at these numbers please look at them and question this...Really a place with no murders and rapes is violent?? Really!!?? This really irks me!!!! We are so close to Albuquerque for shopping and nightlife and yet we are still a small town where everybody knows your name!!! Read Less
I Love Belen!! 5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 14, 2018) I really find this sad, Belen is a wonderful place to live. Belen is nice and quiet with less traffic than Los Lunas where it can take awhile to get across town. We have 3 exits to I-25 which makes it easy for commuting to anywhere in the state and we also have the train to Santa ...Read More Fe. I can't say we are perfect... but there are not murders and rapes like other towns that are around us. Yes, your garden Nome might be taken and then again it might not, but you will live to see another day!!! If you love small town living at its best than this is your town. I totally disagree with the grades that are given by people that have never ever been here!!!!!! Read Less
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Where do these yahoos het their numbers?? 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 14, 2018) These numbers are so far off I have no idea where area vibe comes up with this garbage. The administration before this one brought in over 200 great jobs to the Belen area. Yet it shows F in employment, crime, housing...seriously??!! What is wrong with these people??!! Where do ...Read More they get these numbers from??? They also brought in Westway homes and existing homes are quite reasonable. Schools could use a little work but they are great schools with excellent private schools. So when you look at these numbers please look at them and question this...Really a place with no murders and rapes is violent?? Really!!?? This really irks me!!!! We are so close to Albuquerque for shopping and nightlife and yet we are still a small town where everybody knows your name!!! Read Less
I Love Belen!! 5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 14, 2018) I really find this sad, Belen is a wonderful place to live. Belen is nice and quiet with less traffic than Los Lunas where it can take awhile to get across town. We have 3 exits to I-25 which makes it easy for commuting to anywhere in the state and we also have the train to Santa ...Read More Fe. I can't say we are perfect... but there are not murders and rapes like other towns that are around us. Yes, your garden Nome might be taken and then again it might not, but you will live to see another day!!! If you love small town living at its best than this is your town. I totally disagree with the grades that are given by people that have never ever been here!!!!!! Read Less

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Belen? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

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      Entertainment

      Harvey House Museum
      Valencia County Historical Society Museum
      Through the Flower Art Space
      ATSF M-1
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Blake's Lotaburger
      Kelly Liquor
      Little Caesars
      Subway
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Sonic
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Belen? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Belen.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Belen a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors