Life in Biddeford research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Biddeford over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Biddeford:
The population in Biddeford is 22,463.
The median home value in Biddeford is $506,531.
The median income in Biddeford is $69,794.
The cost of living in Biddeford is 115 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Biddeford is $1,187.
The unemployment rate in Biddeford is 3.1%.
The poverty rate in Biddeford is 15.3%.
The average high in Biddeford is 55.8° and the average low is 38.0°.
Crime in Biddeford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Biddeford. Key points include:
There were 594 total crimes in Biddeford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Biddeford is 2,662.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Biddeford is 313.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Biddeford is 2,348.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Biddeford is 25.63% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Biddeford / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 594 | 2,662.5 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 70 | 313.8 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 35.9 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 45 | 201.7 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 524 | 2,348.7 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 22 | 98.6 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 479 | 2,147.0 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 103.1 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Biddeford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Biddeford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Biddeford is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Biddeford is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Biddeford is $506,531.
The median income in Biddeford is $69,794.
| Living Expense | Biddeford | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 129 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
The average high in Biddeford is 55.8° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 87.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.5 inches of precipitation each year with 57.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Biddeford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 87.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 57.1 |
The current population in Biddeford is 22,463. The population has increased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,463 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 22,438 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 22,331 | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 21,502 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 21,462 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 21,452 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 21,413 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 21,341 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 21,289 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 21,303 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 21,318 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 21,351 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 21,436 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 21,490 | - |
92.3% White with 20,729 White residents.
1.0% African American with 214 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 365 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 38 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 543 Two Or More residents.
2.5% Hispanic with 568 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Biddeford | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 90.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.1% | 19.0% |
Biddeford is 50.2% female with 11,271 female residents.
Biddeford is 49.8% male with 11,191 male residents.
| Gender | Biddeford | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Biddeford completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Biddeford completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Biddeford completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Biddeford completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Biddeford completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Biddeford completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Biddeford completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Biddeford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Biddeford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Biddeford | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.4% of households in Biddeford earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Biddeford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.3% of households in Biddeford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in Biddeford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Biddeford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.5% of households in Biddeford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Biddeford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.7% of households in Biddeford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Biddeford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.5% of households in Biddeford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Biddeford | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.5% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | 8.4% | 12.6% |