Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Elements
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Aroma Joe's
Coffee Shop
Aroma Joe's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
City Theatre
Theatre Arts
York Institute Museum
Museum
Smitty's Cinema Biddeford
Cinema
Biddeford Arena
Attraction
Funtown Splashtown
Theme Park
The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach
Stadium
Food and Drink (9) F
Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery
Bar
TJ's Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Amatoes
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Red Baron Chicken
Fast Food
Saco Ice Cream
Sweets
The Sweet Tooth Candy Shoppe
Sweets
Hungry Bear
Fast Food
Parthenon Café
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fielder's Choice Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (2) B
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
j Richard Martin Community Center
Community Centre
Saco Community Center
Community Centre
Agnes L. Park Recreation Building
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Shevenelle Park
Park
Canopy Park
Park
Mechanics Park
Park
Williams Court park
Park
Jubilee Park
Park
Front Street Park
Park
Diamond Riverside Park
Park
Clifford Park
Park
Pepperell Park
Park
Pepperell Park
Park
Haley Park
Park
Rotary Park- Beach Area
Park
Rotary Park- Skate Park and Main Parking
Park
Rotary Park- Boat Launch
Park
Furber Park
Park
Old Orchard Beach Municipal Court
Park
Shops (15) F
Elements
Books
Community Bicycle Center
Bicycle
T-Mobile
Electronics
Builder's Supply
Home Improvement
Heritage House Of Gifts
Gift Shop
Horizons Gift Shop & Tiki Bar
Gift Shop
Kohl's
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dead River Company
Convenience Store
Sun Tan City
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Nonesuch Books
Books
Target
Department Store
Cottage Designs
Gift Shop
Friendly's Market
Convenience Store
Sea Star Market
Convenience Store
Maine Bike Works
Bicycle
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Biddeford.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
ALFRED & MAIN (Biddeford P.D.)
Bus Stop
Saco Train Station
Bus Stop
Saco
Transit Station
ELM & MAIN
Bus Stop
MAIN ST.
Bus Stop
Thornton Ave
Bus Stop
Hannaford (Biddeford)
Bus Stop
Shaws/Saco Valley Plaze
Bus Stop
5 POINTS SHOPPING CENTER
Bus Stop
MAIN & OCEAN PARK
Bus Stop
SMHC
Bus Stop
EXIT 36
Bus Stop
EXIT 32
Bus Stop
Boulder Way (Walmart)
Bus Stop
The Pines
Bus Stop
Biddeford Crossing (Target)
Bus Stop
TEMPLE & WEST GRAND
Bus Stop
WASH. & UNION
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Biddeford is 114/100 - which is 11% higher than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime D+

Biddeford crime rates are 3,201 per 100k, which is 143% higher than Maine
Property Crime
2,866 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
336 crimes per 100k C
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employment C

The median income in Biddeford is $54,915 - which is 8% higher than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$54,915 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Biddeford Police Department
Police
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Biddeford Fire Department Central Station
Fire Station
Saco Police Department
Police
Southern Maine Health Care Sports Performance Center
Clinic
Kimball Health Center
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Saco Fire Department Central Station
Fire Station
Convenient MD
Clinic
Community Dental - Biddeford
Dentist
Southern Maine Health Care
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saco Fire Department Camp Ellis Station
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Old Orchard Police Department
Police
Old Orchard Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Sanford F Petts Health Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A

Biddeford home prices are $260,500 - which is 48% higher than Maine
Home Price
$260,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D-

The Biddeford graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Maine
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (6) D-
St James School
Governor John Fairfield School
C K Burns School
Biddeford Regional Ctr Of Tech
John F Kennedy Memorial School
Thornton Academy
Young School
Biddeford Middle School
Biddeford Primary School
Biddeford Intermediate School
The School At Sweetser
Saco Middle School
Jameson Elementary School
Loranger Memorial School
High Schools (1) F
Biddeford High School
Thornton Academy
The School At Sweetser
Old Orchard Beach High School
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ratings B+

Biddeford has an overall rating of 75% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes C
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Biddeford, ME - City Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Biddeford is a beautiful area in Maine. It's not very large, and I know many of the people who live in the town. It's a place where you can enjoy being yourself without worrying about what you wear or where you go during the day. Unfortunately, there aren't many attractions, but ...Read More there are a few small shops and restaurants. My favorite place to visit when I'm not working is Fortunes Rocks Beach. There are numerous seashells and colorful rocks that are right on the edge of the shore. Most of the attractions are small and outdoors.

Even though there are very few restaurants, one of the places I try to visit at least once a week is Mulligans. The restaurant is locally owned, and the food is caught fresh from the ocean each day. The oysters are the best as well as the flounder. Since the town is so small, there aren't many places to work, but if you're willing to travel, Saco has more opportunities and is a short distance away. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Biddeford? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shevenelle Park
      Canopy Park
      Mechanics Park
      Williams Court park
      Jubilee Park
      Front Street Park
      Diamond Riverside Park
      Clifford Park

      Entertainment

      City Theatre
      York Institute Museum
      Smitty's Cinema Biddeford
      Biddeford Arena
      Funtown Splashtown
      The Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach

      Food & Drink

      Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery
      TJ's Pizza
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Amatoes
      KFC
      Dairy Queen
      Dunkin'

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Biddeford? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Biddeford.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Biddeford? The cost of living in Biddeford is 114/100 - which is 11% higher than Maine.
      Biddeford
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Biddeford? Biddeford crime rates are 3,201, which are 143% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      3,201 per 100k people

      38% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      38% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Biddeford? The median income in Biddeford is $54,915 which is 8% higher than Maine.
      Median household income
      $54,9151% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,9387% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Biddeford a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Southern Maine Health Care

      Pharmacies

      CVS
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sanford F Petts Health Center

      A Housing

      What are Biddeford home prices? Biddeford home prices are $260,500 - which is 48% higher than Maine
      Median home value
      $260,50041% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9803% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Biddeford have good schools? The Biddeford graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Biddeford a good place to live? Biddeford has an overall rating of 75% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      4 total surveys

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