Housing in Belen, NM
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$252,209
Belen vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Belen is highlighted.
Median Home Value
42nd%ilemost expensive$154,600show rank
Median Rent
41st%ilemost expensive rent$877show rank
Rent Burden
87th%ilehighest rent burden26.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$154,600
Median Rent
$877
Total Housing Units
3,173
Vacancy Rate
14.6%
Owner Occupied
74.5%
Renter Occupied
25.5%
Median Property Tax
$1,136
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$623
Housing Types
Single Family68.1%
Multi-Family12.0%
Mobile Home19.9%
The median home value in Belen, NM is $154,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Belen is $252,209. The median rent is $877 per month (Census ACS). About 74.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1979. There are 3,173 total housing units.