Foley

Foley, Benton County, MN

The City of Foley in Benton County, MN  — located about an hour north of Minneapolis and just 18 minutes north of St. Cloud  —  offers families and retirees an opportunity to own a home for less than nearby major metros like the Twin Cities. Our median home value is just $171,296 — well below the national average. Compared to the rest of the country, Foley's cost of living is 13.6% lower than the U.S. average. Foley has a strong economic base and many of Foley's residents have a college education and work in sectors like public administration and healthcare. Learn more about Foley in Benton County below.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Foley2,1482,5922,6542,647

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4251229227
5-9226234224
10-14189222227
15-19141188197
20-24155153169
25-29262139179
30-34194171138
35-39167255160
40-44147179230
45-49141145163
50-54157128131
55-59108118118
60-6490139103
65-698087115
70-74638080
75-79676565
80-84654552
85+907769
18+1,8431,8601,857
Median Age323534

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Foley2023
Total2,654.00
White Alone94.54
Black Alone0.49
American Indian Alone0.41
Asian Alone0.23
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race0.68
Two or More Races3.65
Hispanic Origin1.73
Diversity Index13.50

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Foley2023 - 2028
Population-0.05%
Households0.04%
Families-0.06%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households7609671,0151,017
Housing Units7961,0391,0611,062
Owner Occupied Units750770
Renter Occupied Units265247
Vacant Units4645

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Foley20232028
Median Home Value$200,450$346,667
Average Home Value$242,433$374,578
<$50,000329
$50,000 - $99,9996414
$100,000 - $149,9999311
$150,000 - $199,99918514
$200,000 - $249,99911199
$250,000 - $299,999101168
$300,000 - $399,99966150
$400,000 - $499,99980253
$500,000 - $749,999932
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later50
2000-2009189
1990-1999138
1980-198995
1970-1979187
1960-196954
1950-195947
1940-194945
1939 or Before176

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Foley20232028
Median Household$72,265$79,961
Average Household$81,349$92,796
Per Capita$31,169$35,711

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Foley2023
<$15,000106
$15,000 - $24,99966
$25,000 - $34,99964
$35,000 - $49,999116
$50,000 - $74,999169
$75,000 - $99,999209
$100,000 - $149,999236
$150,000 - $199,99919
$200,000+30

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,212
In-County Residents497
Out-of-County Residents714
Drive Alone912
Carpooled141
Public Transport3
Work at Home124
Less than 5 minutes99
5-9 minutes110
10-14 minutes82
15-19 minutes56
20-24 minutes142
25-29 minutes104
30-34 minutes239
35-39 minutes26
40-44 minutes12
45-59 minutes142
60-89 minutes40
90+ minutes38
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees2,203
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction39
Manufacturing482
Wholesale Trade7
  
Retail Trade226
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers38
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip1
Food & Beverage Stores158
Health/Pers Care Stores5
Gasoline Stations6
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music9
General Merchandise Str9
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse16
Information11
  
Finance & Insurance68
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn50
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv1
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other17
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing15
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv40
Legal Services8
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt58
Educational Services323
HealthCare/Social Assist129
Arts/Entertainment/Rec7
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs65
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places65
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin76
Auto Repair/Maintenance11
Public Administration Emp634

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Foley2023
Some High School153
Graduated High School475
Associates Degree297
Bachelor's Degree234
Graduate Degree94

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses164
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus6
Manufacturing Bus10
Wholesale Trade Bus1
  
Retail Trade Bus22
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus5
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus1
Food & Beverage Stores Bus7
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus2
Gasoline Stations Bus1
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus4
General Merchandise Str Bus2
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus3
  
Finance & Insurance Bus10
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus4
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus1
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus5
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus6
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus9
Legal Services Bus3
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus4
Educational Services Bus7
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus17
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus4
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus4
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus4
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus19
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus2
Public Administration Bus35

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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