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Biddeford, Maine, in York county, is 15 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 84 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city has a population of 20,942.
In Biddeford, about 47% of adults are married.
In 2000, Biddeford had a median family income of $44,109.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Biddeford ($5,550). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 49% of housing units in Biddeford are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Biddeford, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Biddeford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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