At a Glance
Median Income
$69,794
$38,294 per capita
Home Value
$349,300
Zillow: $511,133
Median Rent
$1,187/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
2,394/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
16.0% smoking rate
How Biddeford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Biddeford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Biddeford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Biddeford residents earn a median household income of $69,794 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,294. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Biddeford is $349,300 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $511,133. Median rent is $1,187/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Biddeford reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,394/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Biddeford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Biddeford has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population22,463
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density747/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,794
Per Capita$38,294
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
B+
Home Value$349,300
Rent$1,187
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$511,133
Housing Units10,627
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property2,394/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation48 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Biddeford was founded in 1616.
The median home in Biddeford was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.