Foley

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City of Foley, Benton County, MN

The City of Foley, located in Benton County, Minnesota, is approximately an hour north of Minneapolis and just 16 minutes north of St. Cloud. It offers families and retirees an affordable place to call home, with the benefits of small-town living and proximity to major urban areas. Our median home value is $231,607, which is significantly lower than that of many surrounding metro areas, including the Twin Cities. Compared to the national average, Foley’s cost of living remains considerably lower, making it an attractive choice for both homeowners and renters. Foley has a strong and diverse economic base, with 156 local businesses employing over 2,200 workers, and a large portion of residents holding college degrees. Many individuals work in various sectors, including public administration, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Learn more about Foley in Benton County below.

Population

Total Population

2,661

Population
Growth Rate

0.15%

Median Age

35

Diversity Index

15.600

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Housing & Income

Households

1,025

Total Housing Units

1,072


Owner Occupied

729

Renter Occupied

296

Vacant

47

Median Home Value

$239,516


Average Home Value

$288,872

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.56%

Income Projection

Median Household

$74,878 $79,280


Average Household

$80,047 $86,087


Per Capita

$30,991 $33,487

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Workforce

Total Businesses

154

Total Employed

2,156

Workers 16+

1,240

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

671

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

317

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

253

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

21

Employed

228

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

188

2025 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

7

Employed

158

Some
High School

132

Graduated
High School

497

Associates
Degree

331

Bachelor's
Degree

212

Graduate
Degree

110

Average Commute Time

27 min.



Resident Commuters

540

Non-Resident Commuters

700

Drive Alone

919

Carpooled

144

Public

11

Work At Home

113

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18