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Biddeford, Maine


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Biddeford, Maine

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.

The People and Families of Biddeford

In Biddeford, about 47% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Biddeford had a median family income of $44,109.

Political Inclinations

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.

Biddeford Housing

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.

Commuting

In Biddeford, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Biddeford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBiddeford Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Biddeford Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Biddeford Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Biddeford, ME

Comparing Biddeford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population810
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women69
Age of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Male Share of the Population31
Racial Diversity210

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home41
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime51
Low Property Crime52

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