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Biddeford, ME


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Biddeford, Maine

Introduction to Biddeford, Maine

Biddeford, Maine, in York county, is 15 miles SW of Portland, Maine and 84 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city has a population of 20,942.

Biddeford History

Originally, the Abenaki Indian's Sokokis tribe fished and hunted in this area. Biddeford included both sides of the Saco River in 1653 and was incorporated as the independent town of Saco by the Massachusetts General Court. The town came to be known as Biddeford in 1718 and was incorporated as a city in 1855.

Biddeford and nearby Attractions

  • Biddeford Shopping Center
  • Hills Beach
  • Clifford Park
  • Saco Museum

Things To Do In Biddeford

The Five Points Shopping Center and the Biddeford Shopping Center are the local shopping centers. Parks like the Clifford Park and the Saint Louis Field come with various recreational facilities. One can also plan a day trip to the Saco Museum. Freddy Beach, Fortunes Rocks Beach and the Hills Beach are popular destinations and attract a number of tourists. Each June, the La Kermesse Festival is hosted by the city.

Biddeford Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Biddeford Higher Education

The University of New England-University Campus is located in the city. Other institutes offering higher educational facilities include Northern Essex Community College, the University of Southern Maine, the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus and Saint Joseph’s College.

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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