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Foley.
About
Life in Foley
Foley is a community of 22,330 people in Alabama. The median household income is $66,336, median rent runs about $1,242 per month, and median home values are around $289,300. Unemployment is low at 3.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Foley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
52.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
6.6%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
+46.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.6% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Foley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Foley, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (15.7%), and 6.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.6%
of residents
65 and Older
32.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
15.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.3%
of households
Married Couples
54.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.10
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Foley
In Foley, rent runs 23% above the AL average, and home values are 38% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$794
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $302,999 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AL
Unemployment in Foley
Unemployment in Foley is close to the AL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Foley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Foley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Foley, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF)
Regional airport · few flights38k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Foley runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
188.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,082.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Foley Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Baldwin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Baldwin County, which includes Foley, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $320,000 |
| 2021 | 20 | Flash Flood | $250,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $234.5M |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Rip Current | $165,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Baldwin County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Baldwin County, which includes Foley, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Baldwin County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Foley has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
71.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
69
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
28
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 39°F | 5.51" |
| Feb | 65°F | 42°F | 4.46" |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 5.51" |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 5.58" |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.42" |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 7.07" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 9.11" |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 6.91" |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 6.40" |
| Oct | 79°F | 57°F | 4.22" |
| Nov | 70°F | 47°F | 4.77" |
| Dec | 63°F | 41°F | 5.02" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Foley
Foley has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Baldwin Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Foley
Foley's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Foley
Foley has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
27 mi awayPublic Libraries in Foley
Foley Public Library
319 East Laurel Avenue, Foley
Cities Near Foley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Foley FAQ
Is Foley, Alabama affordable?⌄
Foley's median rent is $1,242/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,336/year. Median home value is $289,300.
Is Foley, Alabama safe?⌄
Foley's violent crime rate was 189 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1083 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Foley, Alabama?⌄
Foley has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Foley, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Foley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,242/month and median household income is $66,336/year. The median home value is $289,300. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Foley, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Foley is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from