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A rapidly growing city with a booming arts scene, historic mills, and proximity to beautiful beaches.
🌲 Did you know? Biddeford's historic mill district has been transformed into one of Maine's hottest creative hubs.
By the numbers
As of July 2026, the typical home in Biddeford is worth about $517,000 — about 39% above the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $2,020 a month, the median household income is $69,794.
| Typical home value | $517,000 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | +39% | $372,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,020 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| Median household income | $69,794 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 22,463 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Biddeford compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Biddeford is about $517,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 39% above the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Biddeford runs about $2,020 a month as of July 2026 (Zillow). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Biddeford is about $69,794, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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