Biddeford, ME

Living in Biddeford

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 71
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 59
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Schools 52
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Residents

21k Population -28 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
28% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$246k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$868 Median Monthly Rent +$168 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene72%
LP gas10%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas5%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Biddeford

United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
York County16

Property Crime in Biddeford

United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
York County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 3 19
Feb 24 3 14
Mar 33 4 12
Apr 44 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 5 2
Dec 27 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Biddeford

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding33
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding38
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Biddeford, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Biddeford, ME

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St James School
5 miles, NW
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Thornton Academy
5 miles, NW
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School Around Us
6 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Biddeford, ME

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Maine College of Art
16 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Biddeford, ME

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Maine Medical Center
16 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Biddeford, ME

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Manchester Airport
63 miles, SW