How long is the commute from Belen, NM?
Workers who live in Belen, NM take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Belen get to work
| Means of transportation | Belen | Valencia County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±8.3 points) | 74.6% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±5.0 points) | 11.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±3.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.4% (±5.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±4.0 points) | 11.1% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Belen, the average commute is not measurably different from Valencia County (30.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Belen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Valencia County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Valencia County, Belen ranks 9 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 77 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Belen
| Vehicles available | Belen | Valencia County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±4.3 points) | 3.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±7.2 points) | 26.7% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±7.4 points) | 36.5% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±5.5 points) | 33.8% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Belen, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Valencia County (3.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Belen
| Belen | Valencia County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±4.0 points) | 11.1% (±2.0 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±3.2 points) | 94.2% (±1.3 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.6% (±6.4 points) | 83.8% (±2.0 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Belen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Valencia County (83.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Belen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen | — | 25.9 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Los Lunas | 2.6 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Los Chaves | 3.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tome | 5.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| El Cerro | 6.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Valencia | 7.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Peralta | 8.2 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Las Maravillas | 8.4 mi | 36.6 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Bosque Farms | 8.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Las Maravillas, NM (36.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Valencia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Las Maravillas | 36.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Peralta | 32.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Valencia | 30.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Bosque Farms | 28.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | El Cerro | 28.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Los Chaves | 26.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 | Belen | 25.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Los Lunas | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Rio Communities | 25.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 12 | Jarales | 24.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Tome | 22.3 minutes (±5.5) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Valencia County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Belen
How long is the average commute in Belen?
Workers who live in Belen, NM take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Belen without a car?
7.1% of households in Belen have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Belen?
7.1% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Belen worked from home, and 80.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belen city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belen city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belen city, New Mexico
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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