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Biddeford.
About
Life in Biddeford
Biddeford is a community of 22,463 people in Maine. The median household income is $72,333, median rent runs about $1,292 per month, and median home values are around $396,600. Unemployment is low at 3.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Biddeford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Foreign-Born
3.5%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Biddeford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Biddeford, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (18.0%), and 5.8% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
15.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.5%
of households
Married Couples
40.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% above ME average
Rent, home values, and income in Biddeford
In Biddeford, rent runs 13% above the ME average, and home values are 34% above the ME average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,401
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1952
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $505,906 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for ME
Unemployment in Biddeford
Unemployment in Biddeford is close to the ME average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Biddeford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.7 min avg
How Biddeford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Biddeford, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Small hub1.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 83 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Biddeford runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
264.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,899.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Biddeford Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
York County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In York County, which includes Biddeford, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Winter Storm | $45.4M |
| 2023 | 12 | Winter Storm | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Winter Storm | $15.5M |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.2M |
| 2020 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $322,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $335,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Heavy Snow | $3.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
York County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in York County, which includes Biddeford, is typically good — 353 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
353
per year
Moderate Days
9
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
York County, county-wide
Climate75°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Biddeford has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
52°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.7"
Annual Snowfall
48.9"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
160
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 13°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 35°F | 14°F | 3.71" |
| Mar | 41°F | 23°F | 4.68" |
| Apr | 52°F | 32°F | 4.73" |
| May | 62°F | 43°F | 4.21" |
| Jun | 71°F | 52°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 77°F | 58°F | 3.90" |
| Aug | 76°F | 57°F | 3.88" |
| Sep | 69°F | 49°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 5.63" |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 4.17" |
| Dec | 39°F | 20°F | 4.82" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Biddeford
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Biddeford's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mainehealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor
Psychiatric · ER available · 14.7 mi away · Westbrook
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Biddeford
Biddeford's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Biddeford
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,135 students · in-state tuition $45,900 · 64% graduate · median earnings $68,670 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Frances Perkins National Monument, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Biddeford
Biddeford has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Frances Perkins National Monument (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
57 mi awaySalem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
68 mi awayLowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
74 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
81 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
82 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
82 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Biddeford
Mcarthur Public Library
270 Main Street, Biddeford
Cities Near Biddeford
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Biddeford FAQ
Is Biddeford, Maine affordable?⌄
Biddeford's median rent is $1,292/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $72,333/year. Median home value is $396,600.
Is Biddeford, Maine safe?⌄
Biddeford's violent crime rate was 264 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1899 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Biddeford, Maine?⌄
Biddeford has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Biddeford, Maine?⌄
The cost of living in Biddeford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,292/month and median household income is $72,333/year. The median home value is $396,600. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Biddeford, Maine?⌄
The average commute in Biddeford is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from