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

2,625

Population
Growth Rate

-0.19%

Median Age

35

Diversity Index

14.800

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing & Income

Households

1,002

Total Housing Units

1,052


Owner Occupied

703

Renter Occupied

299

Vacant

50

Median Home Value

$231,607


Average Home Value

$284,424

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.58%

Income Projection

Median Household

$78,355 $88,437


Average Household

$87,175 $98,585


Per Capita

$33,347 $37,875

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Workforce

Total Businesses

156

Total Employed

2,204

Workers 16+

1,222

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

34

Employed

630

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

377

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

323

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

22

Employed

226

2024 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

7

Employed

158

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

157

Some
High School

138

Graduated
High School

475

Associates
Degree

310

Bachelor's
Degree

223

Graduate
Degree

113

Average Commute Time

28 min.



Resident Commuters

496

Non-Resident Commuters

726

Drive Alone

890

Carpooled

141

Public

11

Work At Home

123

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11