Living in Biddeford, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Biddeford · Census data 2020–2024
Biddeford has 22,498 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $72,333 (3% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $396,600, the median rent is $1,292/month.
Biddeford at a glance
- Population
- 22,498
- Median age
- 35State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $72,333State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $396,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Biddeford a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Maine median; home values 34% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Biddeford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Biddeford the median home value is $396,600, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,948 a month in housing costs.
Biddeford median household income
The median household income in Biddeford is $72,333 and the income per person is $39,562. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Biddeford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,502
- Owner-occupied
- 48.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.9%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.25
Biddeford demographics
- Population
- 22,498
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 9,204
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Biddeford ›
Education in Biddeford
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Biddeford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Biddeford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Biddeford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford | 22,498 | $72,333 | $396,600 | $1,292 |
| Kennebunkport | 3,684 | $102,747 | $740,500 | $1,429 |
| Saco | 20,819 | $92,241 | $413,100 | $1,249 |
| Arundel | 4,418 | $101,597 | $421,300 | $1,607 |
| Old Orchard Beach | 9,244 | $60,050 | $366,600 | $1,246 |
| Dunstan | 2,363 | $91,067 | $539,000 | $1,770 |
| Kennebunk | 11,820 | $107,804 | $487,700 | $1,425 |
| West Kennebunk | 1,395 | $124,167 | $554,100 | $1,602 |
| Scarborough | 23,215 | $133,558 | $551,900 | $1,956 |
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What is the median household income in Biddeford, ME?
The median household income in Biddeford is $72,333, 3% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Biddeford?
The median home value in Biddeford is $396,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Biddeford?
The median gross rent in Biddeford is $1,292 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Biddeford, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Maine median; home values 34% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Biddeford?
The median age in Biddeford is 35 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Biddeford?
The average commute to work in Biddeford is 24 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Biddeford?
The unemployment rate in Biddeford is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Biddeford?
32.1% of adults in Biddeford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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