Living in Foley, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Foley · Census data 2020–2024
Foley has 2,675 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $58,833 (34% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $203,800, the median rent is $1,041/month.
Foley at a glance
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 34.2State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $58,833State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $203,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,041/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Foley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Foley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Foley the median home value is $203,800, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,041 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,366 a month in housing costs.
Foley median household income
The median household income in Foley is $58,833 and the income per person is $31,653. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Foley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,015
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 0.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.52
Foley demographics
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 1,010
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Foley ›
Education in Foley
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Foley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Foley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Foley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foley | 2,675 | $58,833 | $203,800 | $1,041 |
| Gilman | 233 | $93,750 | $233,600 | $631 |
| Foreston | 757 | $92,000 | $253,600 | $1,278 |
| Sauk Rapids | 13,852 | $71,841 | $256,100 | $964 |
| Pease | 217 | $66,667 | $178,900 | $1,116 |
| Milaca | 3,044 | $49,588 | $203,400 | $835 |
| Sartell | 19,758 | $84,131 | $297,300 | $1,275 |
| Clear Lake | 579 | $105,625 | $281,300 | $919 |
| St. Cloud | 70,629 | $61,374 | $225,000 | $1,003 |
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What is the median household income in Foley, MN?
The median household income in Foley is $58,833, 34% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $203,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Foley?
The median gross rent in Foley is $1,041 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Foley, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Foley?
The median age in Foley is 34.2 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Foley?
The average commute to work in Foley is 30 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Foley?
The unemployment rate in Foley is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Foley?
17.9% 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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