Biddeford, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Biddeford, Maine Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
21,502
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
10.0%
Median Home
$260,500
Median Income
$54,915
Median Rent
$980
Biddeford SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8
Biddeford, ME Crime Report
471
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,187.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-6.75%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Biddeford / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 471 | 2,187.6 | 1,264.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 50 | 232.2 | 108.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 13.9 | 12.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 32 | 148.6 | 58.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 421 | 1,955.4 | 1,156.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 37 | 171.9 | 148.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 365 | 1,695.3 | 943.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 88.2 | 63.8 | 246.0 |
Biddeford, ME Cost Of Living
107
Biddeford's Overall Cost Of Living
Biddeford's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Biddeford | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
Biddeford, ME Photos
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Rankings for Biddeford in Maine
Map Of Biddeford, ME
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Population over time in Biddeford
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,502 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 21,452 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 21,413 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 21,341 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 21,289 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 21,303 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 21,318 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 21,351 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 21,436 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 21,490 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Biddeford
| Race | Biddeford | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 92.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.4% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Biddeford
| Gender | Biddeford | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Biddeford for adults over 25
| Education | Biddeford | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Biddeford, Maine
| Income | Biddeford | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.5% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
