Foley, AL Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Lucas Lopez

Is Foley worth moving to in 2026?

Hi all, I'm originally from Memphis and The median home value here is around $260,100, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $260,100 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is...

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Luke L.

How are the schools in Foley?

Random thought, Rent is about $1,169/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varie...

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Sebastian

What Foley does better than anywhere else

Hey folks, I work in hospitality and With a population of 22,330, Foley is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Sebastian

How is the nightlife in Foley?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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desert_brooklyn29

Working in Foley -salaries realistic?

OK so I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $260,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Foley sits at 316.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $260,100, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during ru...

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desert_brooklyn29

What to expect moving to Foley?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $67,346 in Foley. With a population of 22,330, Foley is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's...

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Sebastian

What I wish I knew before living in Foley

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,169 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Oliver A.

What surprised you most about Foley?

Hey, I'm originally from Tampa and It's a a small town city with about 22,330 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still m...

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desert_brooklyn29

Considering Foley vs Austin -help me decide

The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $67,346, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

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Emmett

Commute times in Foley -how bad?

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,169 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Hon...

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