Biddeford, Maine · ZIP 04005

Biddeford — ZIP 04005

Biddeford (04005) scores 55/100 — Fair for Maine. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $514K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index89/100

Avg math proficiency82%

Avg reading proficiency84%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$514K

Median rent$1,982/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$514K

Median Rent

$1,982/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,154

Violent Crime

209

Property Crime

1,945

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for York County, Maine (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Biddeford High School	08–12	894	87%	77%
Dayton Consolidated School	PK–05	128	85%	95%
Biddeford Intermediate School	03–04	357	84%	84%
Biddeford Middle School	05–07	542	71%	79%
Biddeford Primary School	KG–02	483	Not reported	Not reported
John F Kennedy Memorial School	PK–KG	157	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

24,698

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

35.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 04005 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 04005 has a school score of 89/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 04005 is approximately $514K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 04005 in Biddeford has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.