What are the schools like in Biddeford, ME?

Biddeford is served primarily by Biddeford Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Biddeford?

The median household income in Biddeford, ME is $63,261 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Biddeford, ME?

Biddeford has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.9 inches.

Biddeford, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Biddeford, ME affordable or expensive?

Biddeford's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Biddeford is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $321,900 and the median rent is $1,102 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Biddeford, ME?

Biddeford has a violent crime rate of 313.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2348.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Biddeford, ME a Good Place to Live?

Biddeford is a small city of 22,438 in Maine, with a median household income of $63,261 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Biddeford stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Biddeford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Biddeford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.5

Biddeford's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Biddeford costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Biddeford, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$321,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,102	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,261	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Biddeford's violent crime rate is 313.8 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

313.8 /100k

Property Crime

2348.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Biddeford is served primarily by Biddeford Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Biddeford, ME	National Avg
School District	Biddeford Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Biddeford sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 76.9°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 48.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Biddeford, ME
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	76.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	48.9"

Demographics

Metric	Biddeford, ME	National Avg
Population	22,438	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Biddeford

Biddeford, ME is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

04005 04006

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biddeford, ME affordable or expensive?

Biddeford's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Biddeford roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $321,900 and median rent is $1,102/month.

What is the crime rate in Biddeford, ME?

Biddeford's violent crime rate is 313.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2348.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Biddeford?

Public schools in Biddeford are operated by Biddeford Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Biddeford, ME a good place to live?

Biddeford, ME has a population of 22,438, a median household income of $63,261, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Biddeford?

Biddeford averages 32.7°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 48.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Biddeford?

Biddeford, ME is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 04005, 04006.

What is the population of Biddeford?

The population of Biddeford, Maine is 22,438 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Biddeford?

Key numbers for living in Biddeford: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $321,900, median household income $63,261, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Biddeford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.