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Compare Biddeford to Portland

This post compares Biddeford, Maine to Portland, Maine across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Biddeford (city) Portland (city)
Population 21,413 66,715
Income (median) $36,644 $45,183
Home Value (median) $211,800 $261,100
White 92% 83%
Black 2% 8%
Asian 2% 3%
With Kids 24% 20%
Age (median) 35 36
Rentals 50% 56%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Biddeford or Portland?
A: Biddeford has a much smaller population count than Portland: 21413 compared with 66715 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Biddeford or in Portland?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Biddeford.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Biddeford or Portland?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Biddeford.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Portland does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 50% for Biddeford versus 56% for Portland.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Biddeford may include: Bangor, Sanford, and Auburn.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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