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Biddeford, ME vs South Portland, ME

Biddeford, ME vs South Portland, ME: What the data shows

Biddeford, ME is in Biddeford, ME while South Portland, ME is in South Portland, ME — both in the same state. On home prices, Biddeford, ME is the more affordable option at $321,300 median — $36,600 less than South Portland, ME's $357,900. WYLT rates Biddeford, ME as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and South Portland, ME as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Biddeford, ME has the stronger safety profile of the two. Biddeford, ME has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. South Portland, ME has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Biddeford, ME has High flood risk and South Portland, ME has Low flood risk.

South Portland, ME is the more walkable neighborhood. Biddeford, ME scores N/A/100 versus South Portland, ME's 18/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Biddeford, ME has the higher school rating Biddeford, ME rates 6.8/10 and South Portland, ME rates 5.6/10.

CategoryBiddeford, MESouth Portland, ME
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$321K

Lower price

$358K
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$65K$82K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependent18/100

More walkable

Transit ScoreMinimal transit2/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A2/100

More bikeable

CommuteN/A30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeB

Safer

D+
Violent CrimeLow

Lower risk

Moderate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskHighLow

Lower risk

Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools6.8/10

Better schools

5.6/10
Best for
familiesretireessmall‑town commuters
Families with kidsCommuters to Portland downtownRetirees looking for a coastal lifestyle

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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