Foley, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Baldwin County County
Foley, AL
At a Glance
How Foley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Foley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Foley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Foley residents earn a median household income of $67,346 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,967. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,757 business establishments, including 648 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Foley is $260,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,708. Median rent is $1,169/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Foley reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,548/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Foley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foley has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.