2026 Data

Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Biddeford, ME

25 neighborhoods ranked by walkability, transit access, bikeability, job market, and affordable rent — the metrics that matter most to young professionals starting their careers.

Population: 22,438Updated 2026

Young Professional Neighborhoods in Biddeford — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood for young professionals in Biddeford is Bowdoinham CDP with a YP Score of 97/100. The most affordable rent is in Mapleton CDP at $375/month.

The unemployment rate in Biddeford is 4.7%, 27% above the national average of 3.7%. The citywide median rent is $818/month (national average: $1,163). Median household income is $63,261.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, Walk Score, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and BLS. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods for Young Professionals

Bowdoinham CDP

97/100

YP Score

Casco CDP

97/100

YP Score

Castine CDP

85/100

YP Score

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods for young professionals in Biddeford ranked by YP Score, with walk score, transit score, bike score, median rent, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	YP Score	Walk Score	Transit	Bike Score	Rent	Unemployment
	Bowdoinham CDP	97	—	—	—	—	0.5%
	Casco CDP	97	—	—	—	—	0.5%
	Castine CDP	85	—	—	—	—	2.3%
4	Clinton CDP	83	—	—	—	$1,036	0.0%
5	Milo CDP	82	—	—	—	$654	2.1%
6	Dixfield CDP	82	—	—	—	$706	1.9%
7	Bradley CDP	80	—	—	—	$890	1.7%
8	Cornish CDP	80	—	—	—	$1,083	0.6%
9	Kingfield CDP	78	—	—	—	$595	3.6%
10	Winslow CDP	78	—	—	—	$868	2.4%
11	Guilford CDP	77	—	—	—	$463	4.6%
12	Hampden CDP	76	—	—	—	$969	2.3%
13	Lisbon CDP	75	—	—	—	$829	3.3%
14	North Windham CDP	75	—	—	—	$1,231	1.3%
15	Greenville CDP	73	—	—	—	$663	4.8%
16	Milford CDP	73	—	—	—	$933	3.5%
17	East Millinocket CDP	72	—	—	—	$613	5.2%
18	Veazie CDP	72	—	—	—	$1,075	3.1%
19	Lisbon Falls CDP	71	—	—	—	$950	3.9%
20	Newcastle CDP	68	—	—	—	$1,021	4.4%
21	Mapleton CDP	67	—	—	—	$375	7.9%
22	Millinocket CDP	60	—	—	—	$594	8.9%
23	Cousins Island CDP	49	—	—	—	—	7.7%
24	Turner CDP	22	—	—	—	—	11.7%
25	Oxford CDP	0	—	—	—	—	17.5%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Biddeford for each young professional metric.

Best Job Market

Lowest unemployment rate

Most Affordable Rent

Lowest median rent

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Bowdoinham CDP
0.8 per 1K
2
Oxford CDP
0.8 per 1K
3
Castine CDP
0.8 per 1K
4
Clinton CDP
0.8 per 1K
5
Bradley CDP
0.8 per 1K

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Cousins Island CDP
$168,571
2
Castine CDP
$158,359
3
Hampden CDP
$97,019
4
North Windham CDP
$90,604
5
Bowdoinham CDP
$88,590

Affordable Homes

Lowest median home value

1
East Millinocket CDP
$69,100
2
Milo CDP
$78,700
3
Millinocket CDP
$86,900
4
Guilford CDP
$116,100
5
Dixfield CDP
$132,900

How We Rank Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Biddeford

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Young Professional (YP) Score, a composite index that prioritizes the metrics most important to early-career professionals choosing where to live:

Walkability (Walk Score): 25% weight
Transit Access (Transit Score): 20% weight
Job Market (Unemployment Rate): 20% weight
Affordable Rent (Median Rent): 20% weight
Bikeability (Bike Score): 15% weight

Walkability is weighted highest because young professionals tend to prefer neighborhoods where daily errands, dining, and entertainment are accessible on foot. Transit and bikeability scores reflect commute flexibility without car ownership. The job market factor rewards low unemployment, while affordable rent ensures neighborhoods are financially accessible to early-career earners.

Data Sources: Walk Score (walkability, transit, and bike scores), US Census Bureau American Community Survey (median rent, unemployment rate), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (crime rates), and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). All data is updated on a rolling basis as new releases become available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods for young professionals in Biddeford?

The top neighborhoods for young professionals in Biddeford based on walkability, transit, bikeability, job market, and rent are: Bowdoinham CDP, Casco CDP, Castine CDP, Clinton CDP, Milo CDP. These rankings prioritize Walk Score, Transit Score, Bike Score, unemployment rate, and median rent.

What is the average rent in Biddeford for young professionals?

The median rent in Biddeford, ME is $818/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month. The median household income is $63,261.

Where should a young professional live in Biddeford?

Based on our Young Professional Score, the best neighborhood for young professionals in Biddeford is Bowdoinham CDP with a YP Score of 97/100. This score weighs walkability (25%), transit access (20%), job market (20%), affordable rent (20%), and bikeability (15%).

Which neighborhoods in Biddeford have the lowest unemployment?

The neighborhood with the lowest unemployment in Biddeford is Bowdoinham CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.5%. The national average unemployment rate is 3.7%. The citywide unemployment rate in Biddeford is 4.7%.

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