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 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 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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Foley 2,193 2,620 2,661 2,681

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 183
5-9 207
10-14 238
15-19 183
20-24 161
25-29 132
30-34 226
35-39 172
40-44 218
45-49 153
50-54 147
55-59 123
60-64 129
65-69 122
70-74 76
75-79 67
80-84 53
85+ 71
18+ 1,909
Median Age 35

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Population by Race

Foley 2025
Total 2,661.00
White Alone 93.72%
Black Alone 0.68%
American Indian Alone 0.53%
Asian Alone 0.26%
Pacific Islander Alone 0%
Some Other Race 0.71%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Hispanic Origin 2.10%
Diversity Index 15.60

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Growth Rate

Foley 2025 - 2030
Population 0.15%
Households 0.25%
Families 0.24%
Median Household Income 1%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 770 970 1,025 1,038
Housing Units 807 1,044 1,072 1,084
Owner Occupied Units 729 755
Renter Occupied Units 296 283
Vacant Units 47 46

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Home Value

Foley 2025 2030
Median Home Value $239,516 $293,621
Average Home Value $288,872 $376,758
<$50,000 60 57
$50,000 - $99,999 47 23
$100,000 - $149,999 50 17
$150,000 - $199,999 85 36
$200,000 - $249,999 155 118
$250,000 - $299,999 138 145
$300,000 - $399,999 79 125
$400,000 - $499,999 49 105
$500,000 - $749,999 46 88
$1,000,000 + 7 21

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 53
2000-2009 181
1990-1999 163
1980-1989 92
1970-1979 182
1960-1969 44
1950-1959 60
1940-1949 39
1939 or Before 162

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Income

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Income

Foley 2025 2030
Median Household $74,878 $79,280
Average Household $80,047 $86,087
Per Capita $30,991 $33,487

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Household Income

Foley 2025
<$15,000 135
$15,000 - $24,999 51
$25,000 - $34,999 79
$35,000 - $49,999 87
$50,000 - $74,999 161
$75,000 - $99,999 146
$100,000 - $149,999 276
$150,000 - $199,999 52
$200,000+ 38

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 1,240
In-County Residents 540
Out-of-County Residents 700
Drive Alone 919
Carpooled 144
Public Transport 11
Work at Home 113
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 6
Walked 32
Other 15
Less than 5 minutes 89
5-9 minutes 108
10-14 minutes 97
15-19 minutes 53
20-24 minutes 160
25-29 minutes 82
30-34 minutes 299
35-39 minutes 25
40-44 minutes 38
45-59 minutes 109
60-89 minutes 43
90+ minutes 24
Average Travel Time 27

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 2,156
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 0
Mining 0
Utilities 0
Construction 129
Manufacturing 188
Wholesale Trade 11
   
Retail Trade 228
   
Transportation/Warehouse 16
Information 7
   
Finance & Insurance 70
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 16
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 37
Legal Services 8
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 39
Educational Services 317
HealthCare/Social Assist 253
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 5
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 87
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 79
Auto Repair/Maintenance 13
Public Administration Emp 671

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Foley 2025
<9th Grade 47
Some High School 132
GED 87
Graduated High School 497
Some College/No Degree 273
Associates Degree 331
Bachelor's Degree 212
Graduate Degree 110

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 154
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 0
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 0
Construction Bus 7
Manufacturing Bus 9
Wholesale Trade Bus 2
   
Retail Trade Bus 21
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 2
Information Bus 2
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 9
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 6
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 8
Legal Services Bus 3
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 2
Educational Services Bus 7
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 17
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 3
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 6
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 20
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 3
Public Administration Bus 31

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-18

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