Biddeford

Biddeford, Maine Overview

Biddeford faces challenges across several categories, earning a B grade (55.4/100) and ranking #15 of 20 cities in Maine. Even so, the city scores 77/100 in Environment — a relative bright spot compared to its Growth score of 37/100.

Income & Employment in Biddeford

The median household income in Biddeford is $69,794, 1% above the statewide median of $68,810. The local unemployment rate of 2.9% is lower than the state’s 3.2%. Population declined 0.8%.

Safety in Biddeford

Biddeford’s violent crime rate of 348.1 per 100,000 runs above the Maine average of 100. The property crime rate is 3102.1 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Biddeford

The median home value is $349,300. Median monthly rent is $1,187. Renters spend 20.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Biddeford

The adult obesity rate in Biddeford is 33.7% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.7%. Residents report an average of 19.6 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Biddeford

Biddeford has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $19,349 per student, well above the national median. The city has 5 public schools serving 2,398 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Biddeford

The annual average temperature in Biddeford is 49.6°F. Summers average 66.8°F. Winters average 32.8°F. Precipitation is abundant at 57.1 inches per year.

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