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Biddeford
  • Suburb in Maine
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Biddeford

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Biddeford is a suburb of with a population of 22,331. Biddeford is in York County. Living in Biddeford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Biddeford and residents tend to lean liberal.
    About Biddeford...
    Population
    22,331
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $278,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,061
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      278.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      106.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      32.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      204.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,100.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      88.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Biddeford

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,142
    National
    $69,021
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