Living in Foley, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Foley · Census data 2020–2024
Foley has 24,026 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $66,336 (4% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $289,300, the median rent is $1,242/month.
Foley at a glance
- Population
- 24,026
- Median age
- 52.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $66,336State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $289,300State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,242/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Foley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Foley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Foley the median home value is $289,300, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,242 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,426 a month in housing costs.
Foley median household income
The median household income in Foley is $66,336 and the income per person is $37,105. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Foley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,440
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.10
Foley demographics
- Population
- 24,026
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 11,293
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Foley ›
Education in Foley
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Foley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Foley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Foley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foley | 24,026 | $66,336 | $289,300 | $1,242 |
| Elberta | 2,293 | $55,000 | $232,800 | $1,059 |
| Summerdale | 1,593 | $70,110 | $274,800 | $1,000 |
| Bon Secour | 2,789 | $61,497 | $309,800 | $961 |
| Magnolia Springs | 1,130 | $86,818 | $442,400 | $1,146 |
| Orange Beach | 8,407 | $97,736 | $502,400 | $1,576 |
| Gulf Shores | 16,401 | $78,188 | $382,700 | $1,483 |
| Perdido Beach | 642 | $80,875 | $341,700 | $738 |
| Robertsdale | 7,194 | $59,152 | $229,300 | $996 |
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What is the median household income in Foley, AL?
The median household income in Foley is $66,336, 4% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Foley?
The median home value in Foley is $289,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Foley?
The median gross rent in Foley is $1,242 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Foley, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Foley?
The median age in Foley is 52.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Foley?
The average commute to work in Foley is 26 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Foley?
The unemployment rate in Foley is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Foley?
24.6% of adults in Foley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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