Living in Becenti, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Becenti · Census data 2020–2024
Becenti has 235 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $55,833 (13% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $53,100.
Becenti is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Becenti at a glance
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $55,833State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $53,100State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Becenti a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Becenti
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Becenti the median home value is $53,100, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Becenti median household income
The median household income in Becenti is $55,833 and the income per person is $20,436. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Becenti: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 68
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.92
Becenti demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 60
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Becenti ›
Education in Becenti
0% of adults 25 and older in Becenti have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Becenti
- Unemployment rate
- 13.1%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 93%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 51.7%
Becenti vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becenti | 235 | $55,833 | $53,100 | — |
| Crownpoint | 2,882 | $51,011 | $61,100 | $593 |
| Borrego Pass | 129 | $33,333 | $85,000 | — |
| Brimhall Nizhoni | 367 | $55,417 | $65,000 | — |
| Thoreau | 1,973 | $45,469 | $95,200 | $483 |
| Iyanbito | 1,233 | $52,500 | $49,300 | $642 |
| Continental Divide | 231 | $61,284 | — | — |
| Jamestown | 439 | $145,172 | $157,800 | — |
| Church Rock | 1,381 | $35,083 | $39,100 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in Becenti, NM?
The median household income in Becenti is $55,833, 13% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Becenti?
The median home value in Becenti is $53,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Becenti, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Becenti?
The median age in Becenti is 37.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Becenti?
The average commute to work in Becenti is 37 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Becenti?
The unemployment rate in Becenti is 13.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Becenti?
0% of adults in Becenti have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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