City of Belen

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Belen is centrally located in the State of New Mexico along the Rio Grande Valley in Valencia County. Located only 30 miles south of Albuquerque but still within the Metro area, this family friendly, semi-rural community is experiencing a remarkable growth spurt. The City of Belen residents enjoy:

A low cost of living and affordable housing stock
A mild, four-season climate with low humidity
Easy access to some of New Mexico's best outdoor recreation, including the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge
Small city charm with quick access to Albuquerque and Santa Fe via Interstate 25 or the NM RailRunner Express commuter train

Belen has been recognized as a Hub City and a great place to do business offering:

An ideal location to move products and services, with a growing municipal airport, BNSF Rail line transcontinental hub, easy highway access, and a transportation route to Mexico
Low-cost industrial sites
A variety of industrial parks, ideally suited for small to large manufacturers and high tech industries
Easy access to supplies and services within the greater Metro NM area

Belen at a Glance

Area	4.7 square miles
Population (2010 estimate)	7,109 (Belen) 73,712 (Valencia County)
Labor Force Size (2010 estimate)	3,040 (Belen) 31,600 (Valencia County)
Median Age	35.7 (2010 estimate)
Median Household Income	$31,878 (2009 estimate)

Largest Employers

Target Industries

Manufacturing
Renewable Energy
Warehouse/Distribution

Transportation

Ground: Three access points to Interstate 25 (north-south), and 35 miles south of Interstate 40(east-west)
Air: Belen Alexander Municipal Airport, for general aviation and private aircraft
Train, Freight: Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad is based in Belen
Train, Commuter: The NM RailRunner Express connect Belen to Los Lunas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo and Santa Fe to the the north.

Housing

The average sales price for a single-family home in 2009 was $114,107
Belen offers a variety of housing options, from farm and horse properties to historic homes and new subdivisions

Education

Primary and Secondary: Belen School District
Post secondary: A branch campus of the University of New Mexico is nearby, and Belen is within easy driving distance to the main UNM campus and Central NM Community College in Albuquerque. Belen is also within driving distance of the NM Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro.